What Loss Would Result from Cutting Through the Medial Lemniscus

question 26

Multiple Choice

What loss would result from cutting through the medial lemniscus on the right side?

• A) loss of pain sensation on the left side of the body
• B) loss of pain sensation on the right side of the body
• C) loss of fine touch sensation on the left side of the body
• D) loss of fine touch sensation on the right side of the body
• E) complete hemiplegia (paralysis) on the left side of the body

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