Author Question: If Patient G.L. sustained damage to large-diameter myelinated axons of the body below her face, she ... (Read 164 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

If Patient G.L. sustained damage to large-diameter myelinated axons of the body below her face, she would be expected to have difficulty in detecting

A) a cold probe applied to her arm.
B) a warm probe applied to her leg.
C) a faint touch on her hand.
D) vibration.
E) pain.

Question 2

The _____ receptor mediates pain induced by burning of the skin.

A) TRPM8
B) TRPV1
C) TRPA1
D) TRPV4
E) TRPV3

recede · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Rationale: Patient G.L. sustained damage to large-diameter myelinated axons of the body below her face would be expected to have difficulty in detecting a faint touch on her hand.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B