Heidi injured a ventral root below her ribs. What problem will she likely experience?
A) She will not be able to close her eyes.
B) She will become deaf.
C) She will lose all sense of touch in her abdomen.
D) She will have trouble walking.

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The ventral root of a spinal nerve contains motor (efferent) fibers that are responsible for movement. An injury to a ventral root below the ribs could affect the muscles that are involved in walking, leading to trouble with this activity.

Heidi Injured a Ventral Root Below Her Ribs