The Spinothalamic Tract Conducts Impulses

question 66

Multiple Choice

The spinothalamic tract conducts impulses

• A)from the thalamus to the cerebral cortex.
• B)up the spinal cord to the thalamus.
• C)down the spinal cord from the thalamus.
• D)that stimulate skeletal muscles.

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Definitions:

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The region of the brain situated in the anterior portion of the frontal lobe, linked with advanced cognitive functions, the manifestation of personality, the process of making decisions, and the regulation of social conduct.

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