The area of the skin that provides sensory input to the CNS via one pair of spinal nerves is called
A)a dermatome.
B)a microtome.
C)perineurium.
D)a fascicle.
E)an epitome.

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A dermatome is a specific area of the skin that is innervated by a single spinal nerve. These dermatomes are useful in neurological exams to determine if there is any damage or dysfunction within a particular spinal nerve or region of the spinal cord.

The Area of the Skin That Provides Sensory Input to the CNS