Item #4 of 10

Damage has occurred to the spinal cord at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebrae. The effect(s) of this damage is(are) _____________________.

that sensory information conveyed from levels below T4 will be adversely affected;
that motor information conveyed to levels below T4 will be adversely affected;
that sensory information conveyed from levels above T4 will be adversely affected;
that motor information conveyed to levels above T4 will be adversely affected;
both alternatives a and b are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, sensory and motor information to and from areas below the level of spinal cord damage are adversely affected.

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