Asked by Katie Hernandezö on Jul 27, 2024
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Abby is trying to focus on her A&P exam, but she feels something crawling along the back of her arm. Alarmed, she jumps up and brushes away a small spider. Which of the following does Abby have to thank for alerting her to this issue?
A) Spinothalamic tract
B) Fasciculus gracilis tract
C) Spinocerebellar pathway
D) Tectospinal tract
Spinothalamic Tract
A sensory pathway originating in the spinal cord that transmits information about pain and temperature to the thalamus in the brain.
Fasciculus Gracilis Tract
A sensory pathway in the spinal cord that conveys information about touch and proprioception from the lower body to the brain.
Spinocerebellar Pathway
A neural pathway that carries information from the spine to the cerebellum, crucial for coordinating movement.
- Specify the networks and constructs related to the processing of sensory and motor dynamics.
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avaneet dhaliwalJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The spinothalamic tract is responsible for transmitting pain and temperature sensations to the brain, which would include the sensation of something crawling on the skin, alerting Abby to the spider.
Learning Objectives
- Specify the networks and constructs related to the processing of sensory and motor dynamics.