A Patient Reports That She Has Recently Had Pain and a Loss

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient reports that she has recently had pain and a loss of coordination in her left leg.These symptoms initially began 5 days earlier,gradually worsened for 3 days,but then did not worsen or improve since that time.The speed of onset and nature of these complaints is most likely which one of the following?

• A)Acute vascular problem
• B)Subacute degenerative disorder
• C)Chronic inflammatory process
• D)Subacute inflammatory process

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, body temperature, and emotional activity.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem essential for controlling involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secretes hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate various bodily functions.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.