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Question 1

The dorsal column is what type of pathway?

Answer 1

Ascending

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• Note the elevator

Question 2

The fasciculus gracilis and cuneatus carry informaton from what structures?

Answer 2

• Gracilis – Feet
• Cuneatus – Arm

Question 3

Syphilis causes what disease of the dorsal column pathway?

Answer 3

Tabes dorsalis

Question 4

Nutritional deficiency associated with dorsal column pathway problem

Answer 4

B12 deficiency