Paraplegia Is Paralysis and Loss of Sensory Function

question 4

Multiple Choice

Paraplegia is paralysis and loss of sensory function:

• A) In the arms
• B) In the legs
• C) From the chest up
• D) From the neck down

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Definitions:

Chronic Diseases

Diseases that persist for a long time, usually longer than three months, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Diastolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, recorded as the bottom number in blood pressure readings.

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