After Damage to the Dorsal Roots of the Spinal Cord

question 168

Multiple Choice

After damage to the dorsal roots of the spinal cord, an individual will suffer what kind of loss?

• A) Sensation from the affected body area
• B) Control of the peripheral muscles in the affected body area.
• C) Control of organs in the affected body area
• D) Control of the muscles on the opposite side of the body

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located just behind the forehead that is involved in complex cognitive functions, emotional regulation, and voluntary movement.

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Environmental Changes

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Recorded Messages

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