Which form(s) of polio result(s) in paralysis of the diaphragm and death caused by respiratory arrest?
I. Spinal polio
II. Bulbar polio
III. Bulbospinal polio

Question

Which form(s) of polio result(s) in paralysis of the diaphragm and death caused by respiratory arrest? 
I. Spinal polio
II. Bulbar polio
III. Bulbospinal polio

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While all three are paralytic forms of polio, only the bulbospinal form affects the spinal cord at C3 to C5 and paralyzes the diaphragm, potentially resulting in respiratory arrest and death.

Which Form(s) of Polio Result(s) in Paralysis of the Diaphragm