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

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A person with cervical spinal cord damage is typically classified as a quadriplegic and experiences loss of sensation and motor control in their arms, legs, and torso. A paraplegic, on the other hand, has only lost sensation and motor control in their legs.

A Person with Cervical Spinal Cord Damage Is Known as a _________