Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 31RQ
Tara, a 16-year-old girl, was rushed to the hospital after taking a bad spill off the parallel bars. After she had a complete neurological workup, her family was told that she would be permanently paralyzed from the waist down. During rehabilitation, her neurologist outlined for Tara and her parents the importance of preventing complications in such cases. Common complications include urinary infection, bed sores, and muscular spasms. Using your knowledge of neuroanatomy, explain the underlying reasons for these complications.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 12 - Prob. 1RQCh. 12 - 2. The innermost layer of the meninges, delicate...Ch. 12 - 3. Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by (a) arachnoid...Ch. 12 - 4. A patient has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage...Ch. 12 - 4. Choose the correct term from the key to respond...Ch. 12 - 7. Destruction of the ventral horn cells of the...Ch. 12 - 8. Fiber tracts that allow neurons within the same...Ch. 12 - 9. A number of brain structures are listed below....Ch. 12 - 10. A professor unexpectedly blew a loud horn in...Ch. 12 - 12. All of the following descriptions refer to...
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