Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts

question 125

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts


Use Figure 15-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure conducts action potentials directly from a sensory receptor?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 5
• E) 7

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