Homework Help: Human Physiology

Posted by Cari on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 8:03pm.

Bill damaged the spinothalamic tract on the right side of his spinal cord at the thoracic level. What would be impaired?

1) touch sensation of the right leg
2) touch sensation of the left leg
3) temperature sensation of the right leg
4) pain sensation of the left leg
5) 3&4

i am confused by this, but im leaning toward pain and/or temperature just not sure which side of the body?

Human Physiology - SraJMcGin, Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 9:04pm
Try some of the following links for information:

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