You Have Lost the Sensation, but Not Movement, in One

question 26

Multiple Choice

You have lost the sensation, but not movement, in one of your hands due to a problem with your spinal cord neurons. Based upon these symptoms, what type of neuron was most likely affected?

• A)afferent neuron
• B)motor neuron
• C)motor and sensory neurons
• D)efferent neuron

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