a. Describe two ways in which the spinal cord can be damaged in a fall. b. Explain why it is difficult to predict the degree of permanent damage to the spinal cord during the first few days. c....

a. Describe two ways in which the spinal cord can
be damaged in a fall.
b. Explain why it is difficult to predict the degree
of permanent damage to the spinal cord during
the first few days.
c. Describe the usual effects of transection of
the spinal cord at C4-C5, immediately after
injury and after recovery from spinal shock.
Explain why there is a difference in the effects
over time.
d. Describe the cause and effect of autonomic
dysreflexia. How are the signs different from
those of a stress response?