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genevieve1028

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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


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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


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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