An individual accidentally transected (cut across) the spinal cord between T1 and L1. This would result in_________ .
A) hemiplegia
B) spinal shock only
C) paraplegia
D) quadriplegia

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The spinal cord extends from the brainstem to the lumbar region of the spine, and is responsible for transmitting sensory and motor signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Transection of the spinal cord at any level results in loss of function below that level. In this case, transection between T1 and L1 would result in paraplegia, or paralysis of the lower extremities. Hemiplegia refers to paralysis on one side of the body, whereas quadriplegia refers to paralysis of all four limbs. Spinal shock is a temporary loss of reflexes below a spinal cord injury site, but does not necessarily indicate the extent of permanent damage.

An Individual Accidentally Transected (Cut Across) the Spinal Cord Between