Regional Loss of Sensory or Motor Function from Nerve Trauma

Question

Regional loss of sensory or motor function from nerve trauma or compression is termed
A) shingles.
B) dermatome.
C) peripheral neuropathy.
D) hemisection.
E) areflexia.

Accepted Answer

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which there is damage to the peripheral nervous system, resulting in loss of sensory or motor function in a particular region of the body. This can occur as a result of nerve trauma or compression. Shingles is a viral infection that affects sensory nerves, causing a painful rash. Dermatome refers to an area of skin that is innervated by a single spinal nerve. Hemisection refers to the partial cutting of the spinal cord. Areflexia refers to the absence of reflexes, which may be a sign of nerve damage, but does not necessarily indicate a regional loss of function.