After a mysterious inflammation, Christina experienced irreversible damage to her ________ nerve, which at first left her as floppy as a rag doll. Although she eventually learned to use visual cues and willpower to sit and walk, she no longer experienced herself as physically embodied.

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The kinesthetic nerve is responsible for the body's sense of movement and position. Damage to this nerve can cause difficulties with movement and proprioception, which explains why Christina initially felt "floppy." The other nerves listed (olfactory, cranial, optic) are not related to physical movement and would not be affected by this type of inflammation.

After a Mysterious Inflammation, Christina Experienced Irreversible Damage to Her