If Patient G

question 96

Multiple Choice

If Patient G.L.sustained damage to large-diameter myelinated axons of the body below her face,she would be expected to have difficulty in detecting

• A) a cold probe applied to her arm.
• B) a warm probe applied to her leg.
• C) a faint touch on her hand.
• D) vibration.
• E) pain.

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