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31. What is the mechanism of central cord syndrome?

A) Hyperextension injury in elderly with cervical stenosis B) Flexion injury C) Axial loading D) Penetrating trauma

32. What is the hallmark of central cord syndrome?

A) Upper extremities weaker than lower extremities B) Lower extremities weaker than upper C) Complete motor paralysis D) Loss of pain and temperature

33. What is the hallmark of Brown-Sequard syndrome?

A) Ipsilateral weakness and contralateral pain/temperature loss B) Ipsilateral pain loss with contralateral weakness C) Complete paralysis on one side only D) Bilateral weakness

34. What is the hallmark of anterior cord syndrome?

A) Loss of motor function and pain/temperature; preserved proprioception/vibration B) Loss of proprioception/vibration only C) Complete cord syndrome D) Upper extremity weakness only

35. What is the hallmark of posterior cord syndrome?

A) Loss of proprioception and vibration (sensory ataxia) B) Motor paralysis only C) Pain and temperature loss only D) Complete motor and sensory loss