The Destruction of a Single Dorsal Root Typically Produces Little

question 58

Multiple Choice

The destruction of a single dorsal root typically produces little somatosensory loss because

• A) there are few cutaneous receptors in the back.
• B) the dorsal roots soon degenerate.
• C) there is considerable overlap between adjacent dermatomes.
• D) the dorsal roots accurately regenerate.
• E) none of the above

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