If a single spinal nerve is cut, the area of tactile loss is always greater than the area of loss of painful sensation, because
Correct Answer: Degree of overlap of fibers carrying tactile sensation is much less
Description: Ans. (c) Degree of overlap of fiber carrying tactile sensation is much less(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.160)The degree of overlap of fibers carrying pain is much greater than tactile sensationSo, the area of tactile loss is always greater for tactile sensation
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