The Most Common Underlying Reason for Disability Among Adults Between

question 16

Multiple Choice

The most common underlying reason for disability among adults between the ages of 18 and 65 is

• A) fibromyalgia.
• B) contested illnesses.
• C) chronic pain.
• D) mental illness.
• E) AIDS/HIV.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Roots

Nerve fibers that carry sensory information from the body to the spinal cord, part of the central nervous system.

Ventral Roots

The efferent motor root of a spinal nerve, through which motor neurons exit the spinal cord.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, crucial for transmitting motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the body.

Meninges

The three protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.