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Module 12 Nervous System
Karen Alvarez Biology 120
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SUFFIX -Plegia: indicating paralysis or a stroke
-Taxia: lack of muscle coordination
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-Plegia Examples
Hemiplegia – having paralysis of one side of
the body
Paraplegia- – known as paralysis of legs and
lower body
Quadriplegia – known as paralysis of all 4
limbs
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CauseThe cause of paralysis can be caused by damage to the spinal column, ligaments or vertebrae.
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Treatments
There are some treatments that allow you to better manage the paralysis. These treatments include rehabilitation, exercises, medications, treatment centers and medical technology. They allow many paralyzed people with spinal cord injuries to live constructive and independent lives.
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-TaxiaThe most form is know as Ataxia . Ataxia is known
as the loss of full control of bodily movements such as stumbling when walking.
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Causes of Ataxia
There are several things that can cause ataxia. Some examples are strokes, cerebral palsy, stroke, a tumor or toxic reaction, or TI.
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Symptoms
Ataxia is caused over time. Some symptoms that determine if you have ataxia are difficulty with motor skills like buttoning a shirt, change of speech, and the biggest change is stumbling or wobbling when walking.