BIOL 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Blood Vessel, Tetraplegia, Radiodensity
23 Jul 2020
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Paralysis of the lower extremities caused by severe injury to the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region. Results in loss of sensory and motor control below the level of the injury. Paralysis of trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Partial or complete paralysis in upper extremities. Due to severe injury to spinal cord between the 5th and 8th cervical vertebrae. The level of vertebral involvement determines the severity of the motor and sensory impairments. Congenital disorder caused by an altered lipid metabolism, resulting from an enzyme deficiency. Accumulation of this type of lipid occurs in the brain, leading to progressive neurological deterioration with both physical and mental retardation. Occurs most frequently in families of eastern european jewish origin. Short periods of severe unilateral pain that radiates along the 5th cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) Heat, chewing, or touching of the affected area activates the pain.
