Match each definition with the appropriate condition.
-paraplegia
A)paralysis of all four extremities
B)paralysis of both legs and lower body
C)slight paralysis of a muscle
D)slight paralysis of one side of the body
E)total paralysis of one side of the body

Question

​Match each definition with the appropriate condition.
-paraplegia
A)paralysis of all four extremities​
B)paralysis of both legs and lower body​
C)​slight paralysis of a muscle
D)slight paralysis of one side of the body​
E)​total paralysis of one side of the body

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paraplegia is specifically the paralysis of both legs and lower body, which is described in option B.

Answer: A
 Complete paralysis of all four extremities is described as paraplegia, as described in option A.

Answer: C
 Slight paralysis of a muscle is known as paresis, although this term is not listed in the options.

Answer: D
 Hemiplegia refers to paralysis of one side of the body, and "slight" paralysis would be described as mild hemiplegia, as described in option D.

Answer: E
 Total paralysis of one side of the body is known as hemiplegia, and complete hemiplegia would involve paralysis of both the upper and lower extremities on one side of the body.

​Match Each Definition with the Appropriate Condition

Match Each Definition with the Appropriate Condition