Which of the Following Spinal Cord Levels If Injured Would

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following spinal cord levels if injured would result in diaphragmatic dysfunction?

• A)C4-5
• B)T1-2
• C)T4-5
• D)T7-8

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data that is perceived by the sensory organs, such as eyes, ears, skin, and then processed by the brain to make sense of the environment.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about oneself, one’s surroundings, and one’s thoughts and feelings.

Chemoreception

The biological process by which organisms detect chemical stimuli in their environment.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells that detect stimulus information and transmit it to sensory (afferent) nerves and the brain.