If Michael suffers a vertebral injury and is paralyzed from the waist down, this means that he has lost motor control but maintains sensation. What injured part of his central nervous system is most likely causing his paralysis?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description indicates that Michael has lost motor control but still maintains sensation, which suggests that the motor neurons (responsible for controlling muscles and movement) have been damaged, but the sensory neurons (responsible for conveying sensation) are intact. This scenario is most accurately described by option C, where it specifies that only the motor neurons that innervate his body from the waist down have been damaged.

If Michael Suffers a Vertebral Injury and Is Paralyzed from the Waist