Which term means paralysis on only one side of the body?

A) quadriplegia
B) hemiplegia
C) paraplegia
D) hemiparesis


B) hemiplegia

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

1. Chiropractors diagnose and treat malalignment conditions, especially of the spine. 2. Podiatrists specialize in treating conditions of the hands. 3. A cast may be used to stabilize a dislocation. 4. In a compound fracture, the bone is shattered into fragments. 5. A simple fracture is the same thing as a closed fracture.

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Which part of the neuron receives impulses?

A) dendrites B) nerve cell body C) ganglion D) axon

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The irresistible need to perform repetitive acts, known as ____________________, can be very time consuming.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain how poor vascular supply impedes healing.

What will be an ideal response?

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