A Patient Has an Injury of the Spine and Is

question 92

Multiple Choice

A patient has an injury of the spine and is now suffering from a loss of motor function in his right arm.However,he still has normal sensory function in the arm.Based on this information it is likely that the patient has nervous tissue damage located at ________.

• A) the dorsal root located at one or more of the cervical vertebra
• B) the ventral root located at one or more of the cervical vertebra
• C) the dorsal rootlets located at one of the thoracic vertebra
• D) spinal nerves of the cervical vertebra

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Definitions:

Harry Bahrick

A psychologist known for his research on memory, including the durability and retrievability of long-term memories.

Forgetting Curve

A graphical representation of the decline of memory retention over time, illustrating how information is lost when there is no attempt to retain it.

Ebbinghaus

Refers to Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist famous for his research on memory and learning, particularly known for the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Memory Loss

A decrease in the ability to remember information, events, or how to perform tasks, which can be temporary or permanent.