Which of the Following Statements Regarding Pathways for Somatic Perception

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding pathways for somatic perception projection is correct?

• A) The tertiary sensory neurons cross-over the body's midline.
• B) The synapse for the secondary to tertiary sensory neuron is within the medulla.
• C) The longest of the secondary sensory neurons transmit fine touch and proprioceptive information.
• D) Primary sensory neurons from the hands project to a specific region of the somatosensory cortex.
• E) Primary sensory neurons that respond to cold sensation project to the same region of the somatosensory cortex.

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