Prior to an Individual Being Aware of Pain, the Painful

question 15

Multiple Choice

Prior to an individual being aware of pain, the painful input to the dorsal horn of the spinal cord must travel to the brain. Which of the following scenarios is most accurate in describing the path to the brain?

• A)The axons of most of the transmission cells cross over and ascend via the spinothalamic tract.
• B)The axons of most of the transmission cells ascend ipsilaterally via the spinothalamic tract.
• C)The axons of most of the transmission cells cross over and descend via the lateral spinothalamic tract.
• D)The axons of all of the transmission cells descend over the spinothalamic tract to the brain.

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Definitions:

Nonhuman Primates

Primates that are not human beings, including monkeys, apes, and lemurs, often studied to gain insights into human evolution and behavior.

Teams

Groups of individuals working together towards a common goal, characterized by shared responsibilities and collaborative effort.

Strepsirhines

A suborder of primates that includes lemurs and lorises, characterized by traits like a wet nose and large eyes for nocturnal activity.

Haplorhines

A suborder of primates that includes tarsiers, monkeys, and apes, distinguished by their dry noses.