What is(are) the name(s) of the primary pathway(s) that transmit(s) somatosensory information from the body to processing points in the brain? (Note: There may be only one pathway.)
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the anterolateral system; |
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the dorsal-column medial-lemniscal system; |
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the spinothalamic tract; |
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both alternatives a and b are correct; |
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both alternatives a and c are correct; |
CORRECT - Yes, the names of the two primary somatosensory pathways are the anterolateral system (exteroceptive: pain and temperature) and the dorsal-column medial-lemniscal system (proprioceptive: kinesthetic and exteroceptive: fine touch).
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