Question

What could be a result of an injury to the dorsal column? A. loss of sensation to pressure and touch B. loss of control over all involuntary movements C. inability of the body to maintain homeostasis D. inability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle E. loss of motor control

Answer 1

Solution:

when the dorsal column could be injured then anyone's loose their sensation to pressure and touch.

In Dorsal the peripheral processes first and include all alpha-beta fibers which can carry TWO POINT DISCRIMINATION, VIBRATION, AND CONSCIOUS PROPRIOCEPTION

Thus the required right answer is A.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

Loss of sensation to pressure and touch could be result of an injury to the dorsal column.

EXPLANATION:

The dorsal column is most important organ to maintain the body stability, sensation and joint actions. Damage to the 'dorsal column' may cause loss in sensation or perception and also certain reflex action.

The lesion leads to create the loss of sensation to the 'opposite side' of the body. It leads to two point discrimination.