A dermatome is an area of skin
A)containing free nerve endings.
B)that is covered by hair.
C)served by the dorsal roots of a spinal nerve.
D)served by the ventral roots a spinal nerve.

Question

A dermatome is an area of skin​ 
A)containing free nerve endings. 
B)that is covered by hair. 
C)served by the dorsal roots of a spinal nerve. 
D)served by the ventral roots a spinal nerve.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A dermatome is an area of skin that is served by the sensory branches of a specific nerve root. These sensory branches arise from the dorsal root ganglion of the spinal nerve and innervate a specific region of skin. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

A Dermatome Is an Area of Skin​

A Dermatome Is an Area of Skin