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yKpoI14uk [10]
3 years ago
7

After injuring his knee, Kai began having pain and numbness in his lower leg. The doctor said the injury damaged nerves that run

all the way down his leg. Damage to which system is causing Kai's pain and numbness?
Health
2 answers:
ddd [48]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Nervous system

Explanation:

Leona [35]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Nervous System

Explanation:

The fact that the injury "damaged nerves" suggests that there was direct injury to the nervous system, which is directly causing Kai's pain & numbness.

The nervous system (in a general sense) is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and all nerves that send and receive signals to and from every part of the body. Damage to sensory nerves can cause pain, tingling, and numbness.

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