Unilateral Damage to SI

question 3

Multiple Choice

Unilateral damage to SI

• A) eliminates the sense of touch in the contralateral hand.
• B) eliminates the sense of touch in the ipsilateral hand.
• C) produces contralateral neglect.
• D) produces contralateral deficits in stereognosis.
• E) both A and C

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Ions

Positive ions (protons) of hydrogen, H+, which play a critical role in chemical reactions, including pH balance in solutions.

Acids

Electrolytes that release hydrogen ions in water.

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or origin; typically used in reference to parts of the body.

Distal

Anatomical term meaning farther away from a point of attachment or farther away from the trunk of the body.