When the Dorsal Root of a Spinal Nerve Is Cut

question 55

Multiple Choice

When the dorsal root of a spinal nerve is cut,

• A)the organism is killed.
• B)incoming sensory nerve impulses are lost.
• C)outgoing motor nerve impulses are lost.
• D)incoming motor nerve impulses are lost.
• E)impulses do not cross over to the other side of the body.

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