An Injury to the Ulnar Nerve Causes

question 56

Multiple Choice

An injury to the ulnar nerve causes

• A) weakness in hand movement and a lack of sensation long the medial aspect of the hand.
• B) significant weakness with wrist flexion and movement of the thumb.
• C) a lack of sensation along the lateral aspect of the forearm.
• D) weakness with extension of the forearm and arm.

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Definitions:

Beta Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce and release insulin, a hormone crucial for regulating blood sugar levels.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that regulate electrolyte and water balance by acting on the kidneys, primarily aldosterone.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium levels in the blood.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels by assisting the absorption of glucose by cells.