Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true regarding lesions of the spinothalamic tracts?
Which of the following is true regarding lesions of the spinothalamic tracts?
- They cause complete abolition of the ability to appreciate pain, temperature, and touch on the contralateral side of the body below the level of the lesion.
- They cause impairment of the ability to appreciate touch on the contralateral side of the body below the level of the lesion.
- They cause complete abolition of the ability to appreciate pain, temperature, and touch on the ipsilateral side of the body below the level of the lesion.
- They cause impairment of the ability to appreciate pain and temperature on the ipsilateral side of the body below the level of the lesion. (correct)
Which pathway is responsible for the appreciation of touch in the body?
Which pathway is responsible for the appreciation of touch in the body?
- Spinocerebellar tracts
- Posterior columns (correct)
- Spinothalamic tracts
- Corticospinal tracts
Which of the following is not a characteristic of lesions of the spinothalamic tracts?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of lesions of the spinothalamic tracts?
- They cause complete abolition of the ability to appreciate pain, temperature, and touch on the contralateral side of the body below the level of the lesion.
- They cause impairment of the ability to appreciate touch on the contralateral side of the body below the level of the lesion.
- They cause complete abolition of the ability to appreciate pain, temperature, and touch on the ipsilateral side of the body below the level of the lesion. (correct)
- They cause impairment of the ability to appreciate pain and temperature on the contralateral side of the body below the level of the lesion.
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
