Damage of lower motor neurons in the cervical level of the spinal cord results in
A) paralysis of the facial muscles
B) low muscle tone in the arms
C) lack of patellar reflex
D) inability to blink

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Damage to lower motor neurons at the cervical level of the spinal cord affects the nerves that supply the arms, leading to low muscle tone (hypotonia) in the arms. Lower motor neuron damage does not directly affect facial muscles, patellar reflex, or the ability to blink, as these functions are controlled by different nerves and parts of the nervous system.

Damage of Lower Motor Neurons in the Cervical Level of the Spinal