Multiple choice

Polio generally affects which parts of the body?

  1. Legs

  2. Lungs

  3. Brain

  4. Kidneys

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Explanation

Poliovirus attacks the nervous system, specifically the motor neurons in the spinal cord that control muscle movement. This leads to paralysis, most commonly in the legs. The virus does not directly target lungs, brain, or kidneys as its primary effect.