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: Medicine
Spinal shock is characterized by all of the following, Except : 
Select and explain. 
A. Spastic paralysis, B. Flaccid paralysis, C. Urinary Bladder involvement, D. Areflexia
A: Spastic paralysis
Answer: A: Spastic paralysis 
Explanation: Answer is A (Spastic paralysis): Spinal Shock is associated with Flaccid paralysis and not Spastic paralysis Spinal shock Flaccid Paralysis (complete motor paralysis) Areflexia Sensory loss (anesthesia to all modalities) Bladder Involvement (usually areflexic bladder with urinary retention)