Question

question
what is the correct description of a spinal injury called paraplegia?
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extensive paralysis, caused by the loss of sensation and motor control of the upper and lower limbs
loss of motor control of the lower limbs
hemorrhages occur in the meninges and spinal cord, pressure increases in the cerebrospinal fluid, and white matter may degenerate
the spinal cord becomes physically squeezed or distorted within the vertebral canal
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Explanation:

Paraplegia is a type of spinal injury where there is loss of motor control of the lower limbs. The first option describes quadriplegia (loss of upper and lower limb function). The third option is more about conditions like certain spinal cord pathologies with hemorrhage etc. The fourth option is about spinal cord compression (not specifically paraplegia's main description).

Answer:

Loss of motor control of the lower limbs