GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

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A patient has an injury to the ventral root of his spinal nerve at the lumbar level of his spinal cord. He will experience problems of
A
sensory problems at the bowel and bladder
B
motor problems at the legs and feet
C
sensory problems at the legs and feet
D
motor problems at the arms and diaphragm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An injury higher on the spinal cord can cause paralysis in most of your body and affect all limbs (tetraplegia or quadriplegia). A lower injury to the spinal cord may cause paralysis affecting your legs and lower body (paraplegia).

Detailed explanation-2: -If the ventral root of the spinal cord is cut, it will stop transmitting impulses from the CNS to the effector organs. The person will suffer from partial or complete paralysis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spinal root avulsion injuries typically affect ventral and well as dorsal roots, causing paralysis of denervated muscles, loss of sensory and autonomic function, and, most often, neuropathic pain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most severe of the spinal cord injury levels. Paralysis in arms, hands, trunk and legs. Potential inability to breath independently, cough or control bowel movements or bladder. Impaired or reduced ability to speak. More items

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