Poliomyelitis affects:
Correct answer: C. Motor neuron
- A. Sensory neuron
- B. Brain
- C. Motor neuron
- D. Muscles
Explanation
Poliovirus replicates in oropharynx, intestine and spread through blood to nervous system. Poliovirus replicates in motor neuron localed in spinal cord. Death of these cell result in paralysis.
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