Which of the following result when the spinal cord is hemitransected (cut) on the left side?
(1) Loss of pain and thermal sensations below the injury on the left side
(2) Loss of pain and thermal sensations below the injury on the right side
(3) Loss of fine touch and pressure sensations below the injury on the left side
(4) Loss of fine touch and pressure sensations below the injury on right side
(5) Loss of fine motor control on the right side below the injury
(6) Loss of fine motor control on the left side below the injury
A) 1, 3, 5
B) 2, 4, 6
C) 2, 3, 6
D) 1, 3, 4, 6
E) 1, 4, 5, 6

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Hemitransection of the spinal cord, also known as Brown-Séquard syndrome, results in ipsilateral loss of fine touch and pressure sensations (due to damage to the dorsal columns) and contralateral loss of pain and thermal sensations (due to damage to the spinothalamic tract) below the level of injury. Additionally, there is ipsilateral loss of fine motor control below the injury due to damage to the corticospinal tract.

Which of the Following Result When the Spinal Cord Is