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Zoey63294

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What level of the spinal column is damaged and causes a person to become a quadriplegic?
 
  a. Any injury above T1
  b. Between T1 and T8
  c. T8-T10
  d. S2-S5

Question 2

What structure provides support for the body, varies in size, and is separated by discs?
 
  a. Vertebrae
  b. Central foramen
  c. Spinous process
  d. Lumbar plexus


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TheDev123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Quadriplegia occurs when there is injury above T1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The 33 vertebrae support the body and vary in shape. The bony structure of the vertebral column extends from the foramen magnum at the base of the skull to the coccyx. They are separated by flexible discs over the anterior surface of the body.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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