2.2 Disorders Of The PNS

Question 1

dorsal root damage

Answer 1

lead to loss of sensation in dermatome supplied by the corresponding spinal nerve

Question 2

ventral root damage

Answer 2

leads to weakness of muscles supplied by corresponding spinal nerve

Question 3

mixed spinal nerve damage

Answer 3

combination of central and dorsal root damage

Question 4

sensory nerve damage

Answer 4

loss of sensation in area of distribution of the peripheral nerves

Question 5

motor nerve damage

Answer 5

weakness or paralysis of the muscle supplied by that peripheral nerve