Multiple Choice
A patient is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals spinal cord injury, and his body temperature fluctuates markedly. What is the reason for the fluctuations in body temperature?
A) He developed pneumonia.
B) His sympathetic nervous system has been damaged.
C) He has a brain injury.
D) He has septicemia from an unknown source.
Correct Answer:
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