The inability to move a body part can indicate a serious injury to the central nervous system involving the motor system.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

The inability to move a body part can indicate a serious central nervous system injury that has involved the motor system. An inability to move one side of the body (hemiplegia) could be caused by a head injury or cerebrovascular accident (stroke).

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