Damage to the brains precentral gyrus in the left hemisphere would most likely result in what type of paralysis? O Spastic paralysis in the from of hemiplegia. O No answer text provided. O Spastic paralysis, in the form of paraplegia. O Flaccid paralysis, in the form of hemiplegia. O Flaccid paralysis, in the form of paraplegia.

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Damage to the brains precentral gyrus in the left hemisphere would most likely result in what type of paralysis?
O Spastic paralysis in the from of hemiplegia.
O No answer text provided.
O Spastic paralysis, in the form of paraplegia.
O Flaccid paralysis, in the form of hemiplegia.
O Flaccid paralysis, in the form of paraplegia.
Transcribed Image Text:Damage to the brains precentral gyrus in the left hemisphere would most likely result in what type of paralysis? O Spastic paralysis in the from of hemiplegia. O No answer text provided. O Spastic paralysis, in the form of paraplegia. O Flaccid paralysis, in the form of hemiplegia. O Flaccid paralysis, in the form of paraplegia.
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Brain's precentral gyrus is also called somato-motor cortex because it controls volitional movements of the other side of the body.

Paralysis refers to complete or partial loss of muscle function.

There are 4 types of paralysis: MONOPLEGIA (affects only one arm/leg.), HEMIPLEGIA(affects one are & one leg from the same side), PARAPLEGIA(affects both legs), QUADRIPLEGIA(affects both arms &legs).

Mainly paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries or stroke.

 

 

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