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.
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.
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