Damage to the ventral nerve root in the lumbar region would affect a patient's ability to do which of the following?
A)Detect a pin prick on their legs
B)Move their legs
C)Detect a pin prick on their arm
D)Move their arm

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Damage to the ventral nerve root in the lumbar region would affect a patient's ability to move their legs, as the ventral nerve root contains motor neurons that innervate the muscles of the legs.

Damage to the Ventral Nerve Root in the Lumbar Region