When the spinal cord is transected and all functions that it controls are depressed, which of the following terms is used?
A) Innate spinal reflex
B) Spinal shock
C) Autonomic reflex
D) Spinal stretch
E) Spinal death

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Spinal shock refers to the condition that occurs after the spinal cord is injured, where there is a temporary loss or depression of all or most spinal reflex activity below the level of the injury. This includes a loss of motor, sensory, reflex, and autonomic function.

When the Spinal Cord Is Transected and All Functions That