A person with cervical spinal cord damage is known as a _________ and experiences loss of sensation and motor control in the _________.

A. paraplegic; arms and legs
B. paraplegic; legs only
C. quadriplegic; arms, legs, and torso
D. quadriplegic; legs only


Answer: C

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