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The nurse explains that the spinal cord extends from the brainstem to the level of which vertebra?
Sensation Loss
A condition where there is a diminished or total lack of sensory perception in certain areas of the body.
Crossed Extensor Reflex
A reflex action in which the extension of one limb is accompanied by the flexion of the opposite limb, providing balance and posture support.
Stretch Reflex
A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, a mechanism that helps maintain muscle tone and posture.
Golgi Tendon Reflex
A protective reflex mechanism that prevents muscle damage during excessive force by causing muscle relaxation.
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