somatosensory function

Question 1

what might injuries to the pathway anywhere from periphery to cortex result in

Answer 1

anaesthesia or paraesthesia

Question 2

what disorders predominantly affect the somatosensory system, and example

Answer 2

degenerative disorders, e.g. some peripheral neuropathies

Question 3

anterior spinal cord lesion: effect of blocked spinal artery

Answer 3

causes ischaemic damage to anterior part of spinal cord

Question 4

anterior spinal cord lesion: effect of spinothalamic tract damage

Answer 4

causes bilateral pain and temperature loss below level of lesion, but retain light touch, vibration and 2-point discrimination due to intact dorsal column