Question

If sarah had a viral infection that affected neuron function in the ventral root of the same spinal nerve, how would the signs and symptoms be different than those she has now

Answer 1

Sarah will not feel pain but her ability to locomotion will be affected.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question here is Why Sarah will not feel pain ?

the answer is that neurons help us in sensation of pain, burn and touch. If the major part of spinal nerve is damaged how she will feel sensation of pain.

Answer 2

The symptoms that are caused by affected ventral roots are the following:

1. Loss of movement in the extremities
2. Back pain
3. Pain radiating into the buttock
4. Pain radiating down the leg
5. Numbness, tingling, burning of the hands or feet
6. Fatigue
7. Fever
8. Weakness

Sarah on the other hand had oral fever, she has a burning and tingling sensation of the thigh, but no numbness.