NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An area of the skin that provides sensory input to the CNS via one pair of spinal nerves
A
dermatome
B
reflex arc
C
integrating center
D
sensory neuron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The area of the skin that provides input to the CNS via one pair of the spinal nerve is called a dermatome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neurological testing A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a particular spinal nerve. Dermatomes may exhibit sensory changes for light touch and pin prick. Test each dermatome individually, on the unaffected and then the affected side.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dermatomes are areas of skin on your body that rely on specific nerve connections on your spine. In this way, dermatomes are much like a map. The nature of that connection means that dermatomes can help a healthcare provider detect and diagnose conditions or problems affecting your spine, spinal cord or spinal nerves.

Detailed explanation-4: -A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by sensory neurons that arise from a spinal nerve ganglion.

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