Patients with injuries to their thoracic spinal cord segment who are paralyzed in both legs are described as ________.

A. paraplegic
B. quadriplegic
C. suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome
D. suffering from meningitis


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following combining forms refers to testicle?

A. orochid/o B. orch/o C. tes/o D. testi/o

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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If the person creates his or her antibodies after exposure, then the immunity is termed:

a. active c. passive

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