Unilateral Damage to the Spinal Cord Will Result in the Loss

question 46

Multiple Choice

Unilateral damage to the spinal cord will result in the loss of _____ on the same side of the body and loss of _____ on the opposite side of the body below the site of the damage.

• A)touch and proprioception; pain and temperature
• B)pain and temperature; touch and proprioception
• C)pain and touch; temperature and proprioception
• D)temperature and touch; pain and proprioception

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