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Can you tell me the function of the dorsal root of the spinal nerve?
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Lets you feel things: The nerve root has 2 "ganglions". The dorsal root is on the posterior side of the nerve (closer to your back) and carries the fibers that allow you to feel things in your extremities (for example: pain, temperature, vibration). The information is transmitted to your brain so you understand what type of sensation is being encountered by the extremity.
Answered 11/28/2016
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It is the region : Where the neurons are located for the spinal nerves that send signals to the brain and the ganglion is very sensitive to pressure and ph changes or acidity.
Answered 9/24/2015
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