Transection of the dorsal roots of spinal nerves C5 through T1 results in ________

A) loss of sensation in the upper limb on the same side of the body
B) loss of sensation in the upper limb on the opposite side of the body
C) loss of movement in the upper limb on the same side of the body
D) loss of movement in the upper limb on the opposite side of the body


Answer: A

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