If someone is paralyzed from the neck down, why does their heart/lungs/ect still work?

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If someone is paralyzed from the neck down, why does their heart/lungs/ect still work?

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Your heart/lungs are (as far as I know) not dependent on your spine. When you’re paralyzed, it’s because of a spinal cord injury, usually. Or a neurological issue.

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