Complete transection of the spinal cord did not affect arterial blood pressure when the lesion occurs at level of :-a- mid-cervical segmentsb- upper thoracic segmentsc- lower thoracic segmentsd- mid-lumbar segments
Complete transection of the spinal cord did not affect arterial blood pressure when the lesion occurs at level of :-a- mid-cervical segmentsb- upper thoracic segmentsc- lower thoracic segmentsd- mid-lumbar segments
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Complete transection of the spinal cord did not affect arterial blood pressure when the lesion occurs at level of :-
a- mid-cervical segments
b- upper thoracic segments
c- lower thoracic segments
d- mid-lumbar segments
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Spinal cord transection, is the injury caused by the tear in the spinal cord occurred due to the serious traumatic injury. It is a part of significant finding of radiology which influence the decision on possible surgery in the setting of trauma of spine.
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Complete transection of the spinal cord cause the permanent loss of all sensations mediated by the cord below the level of lesion and voluntary movements of muscles of which cord supplies the nerves and may cause temporary loss of micturition.
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