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Posterior column damage in the spinal cord may impair A. Vibration sense. B. Pain sensation. C. The flexor plantar response to stimulation of the sole. D. Touch sensation. E. The ability to stand steadily with the eyes closed.

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A. True The fibres carrying this sensation travel in the posterior columns. 

B. False The fibres carrying pain sensation travel in the spinothalamic tracts. 

C. False The reflex does not depend on posterior column fibres. 

D. True The fibres responsible for fine touch sensation travel in the posterior columns. 

E. True Proprioceptive information is important in maintaining balance and it is carried in the posterior columns.



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