Transmission of Thermal Sensations to the Sensory Cortex Would Be

question 127

Multiple Choice

Transmission of thermal sensations to the sensory cortex would be impaired by damage to the

• A)lateral spinothalamic tract.
• B)anterior spinothalamic tract.
• C)medial lemniscus tract.
• D)anterior spinocerebellar tract.

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