Which of the Following Symptoms Would You Associate with Damage

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following symptoms would you associate with damage to the spinal accessory nerve?

• A) loss of the sense of taste
• B) tooth pain
• C) weakness of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
• D) lack of facial expression
• E) dry mouth from lack of saliva

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Definitions:

Vestibular Membrane

A thin membrane that separates the perilymphatic space of the cochlea from the endolymphatic space, significant in the process of hearing.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a critical role in sound vibration analysis and hearing.

Sound Wave Amplitude

The height of a sound wave, determining the loudness or intensity of the sound perceived.

Action Potentials

Rapid changes in the electrical charge of a neuron's membrane, allowing the transmission of nerve signals.