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Q · Nervous Systemmedium · 45s
Which spinal tract carries pain and temperature sensations to the brain?
TopicNervous System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The spinothalamic tract ascends in the anterolateral spinal cord, transmitting nociceptive and thermoreceptive input from peripheral receptors to the thalamus and cortex for conscious perception.
Final Answer: Option B - Spinothalamic tract