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What would happen if the ventral root of a spinal nerve were damage or transected?
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∙ 9y ago
There are a number of things that would happen if the ventral root of a spinal nerve were damage or transected, This would mainly cause the loss of the sensory function and there would be neuropathic pain among other effects.
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What would happen if the following structures were damaged or transected 1. dorsal root of spinal nerve 2. ventral root of spinal cord 3. ventral ramus of spinal cord?
loss of both the motor and sensory functions
What will happen if spinal cord is transected?
you will be paralyzed, but depending on the magnitude it MAY re-heal
What would happen if the anterior ramus of the spinal nerve is damaged or transected?
The end organ or muscle innervated by that particular spinal nerve component would atrophy.
What would be the result of damage to ventral root of a spinal nerve?
Would lead to loss of both sensory & motor function. Ventral ramus is the anterior division of a spinal nerve.
Damage to this fiber type would lead to a loss of sensory function?
ventral root of a spinal nerve
What is a spinalised cat?
I believe it is a cat that has had its spinal cord transected (i.e. completely cut)
What occurrs when there is damage to ventral horn of spinal cord?
the person lost motor function and his muscles paralised
What would happen if the ventral root of a spinal nerve were damaged?
Loss of both motor and sensory function
Is true Both spinal and cranial nerves have dorsal and ventral roots?
Dorsal and ventral roots are a feature of spinal nerves only. Cranial nerves do not have dorsal and ventral roots.
What does ventral to the spinal cord means?
Ventral means front, therefore "ventral to the spinal cord" would mean "in front of the spinal cord"
What does the ventral root of a spinal nerve do?
the ventral root carries motor response
Does the ventral protect the spinal column?
YEs
