Which of the following would explain the loss of certain sensations from the skin of the posterior region of the upper limb?

A. One or more dorsal roots in the cervical region of the spinal cord have been damaged.
B. One or more ventral roots in the cervical region of the spinal cord have been damaged.
C. One or more dorsal roots in the thoracic region of the spinal cord have been damaged.
D. One or more ventral roots in the thoracic region of the spinal cord have been damaged.


Answer: C

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