Rey was being evaluated for a possible spinal cord injury during a college football game. The team physician stroked the sole of Rey's foot, and his toes curled. This observation suggests that
A. Rey has a serious spinal cord injury that might affect his future mobility.
B. Rey has a mild spinal cord injury, and with proper treatment, he should recover completely.
C. Rey does not appear to have damaged his spinal cord, although this should be confirmed by further testing.
D. Rey's spinal cord is probably all right, but it appears that he has sustained damage to his foot or ankle.
Answer: C
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