An impaired ability to sense temperature and touch might be expected after damage to which type of nerve cell?

A) glial cells
B) multipolar neurons
C) unipolar neurons
D) Schwann cells
E) microglial cells


Answer: C
Rationale: An impaired ability to sense temperature and touch might be expected after damage to unipolar neurons.

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