This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Which of the following is affected in spinal paralytic polio: September 2011 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Anterior horn cells, B. Spinothalamic tract, C. Cerebral coex, D. Cranial nerve lesion', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. A: Anterior horn cells Spinal paralytic poliomyelitis, most common form of paralytic poliomyelitis, results from a lower motor neuron lesion of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord and affects the muscles of the legs, arms and/ or trunk Polio: Tonsillectomy and intramuscular injections should be avoided in polio epidemic because of risk of paralytic polio increases then Cause of death in polio: Respiratory paralysis Pulse polio was introduced in 1995 Pulse polio is give below 5 years of age A country is said to be polio free if no polio case has been confirmed for last 5 years In acute flaccid paralysis, examination for residual paralysis should be done after 60 days', 'role': 'assistant'}]