For a Group of Muscles Innervated by a Single Spinal

question 46

Multiple Choice

For a group of muscles innervated by a single spinal nerve, the tendon reflexes are absent but voluntary movements are preserved, although they may not be functioning perfectly. What can you deduce about the possible neuronal circuits/structures that are damaged?

• A) upper motor neurons are damaged but lower motor neurons are not
• B) lower motor neurons are functioning correctly but local interneurons are damaged
• C) lower motor neurons are damaged and basal nuclei are not
• D) upper motor neurons are functioning correctly but lower motor neurons are damaged

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