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After the instant when a spinal cord has been severed in the upper cervical region,spinal cord performs many highly regulated functions.e.g:the neuronal circuits in the spinal cord that can cause: walking movements(as after cut head of hen) correct?
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Not clear if you are asking about chickens or humans . Please rephrase.
Answered 7/16/2021
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