The Body Surface Region Monitored by a Specific Pair of Spinal

question 11

Multiple Choice

The body surface region monitored by a specific pair of spinal nerves is called (a) ________.

• A) ramus communicantes
• B) ventral ramus
• C) dermatome
• D) perineurium
• E) tract

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Definitions:

Warmth-Sensitive Receptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other organs that detect changes in temperature, particularly increases in warmth.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in hormone production, regulating bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and sleep cycles.

Peripheral Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels away from the heart, typically in the limbs, reducing blood pressure and increasing blood flow.

Axilla

commonly known as the armpit, is the area on the human body under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder.