What is the earliest and most sensitive indication of altered cerebral function?
A) Unequal pupils
B) Loss of deep tendon reflexes
C) Paralysis on one side of the body
D) Change in level of consciousness

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Maintaining consciousness represents the functions of and communication between the frontal lobe and reticular activating system. Pupillary function represents function of the oculomotor cranial nerve and the midbrain. Deep tendon reflexes represent function of the spinal cord and reflex arcs. Movement represents function of the spinal cord and posterior frontal lobe.

What Is the Earliest and Most Sensitive Indication of Altered