A Viral Disease That Destroys the Cells of the Anterior

Question

A viral disease that destroys the cells of the anterior gray horn will
A) lead to skeletal muscle weakness or paralysis.
B) interfere with position sense.
C) mainly interfere with crude touch and temperature sense.
D) block autonomic regulation.
E) affect visceral motor function.

Accepted Answer

The anterior gray horn of the spinal cord contains motor neurons that innervate skeletal muscles. Destruction of these cells would result in skeletal muscle weakness or paralysis.