What types of sensory information are conveyed toward the brain in the lateral spinothalamic tracts?
A) discriminative touch
B) equilibrium
C) pain and temperature
D) visual senses

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The lateral spinothalamic tracts transmit pain and temperature sensations from the periphery towards the brain. Discriminative touch is primarily carried by the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway and equilibrium sensations are carried by the vestibular system. Visual senses are transmitted via the optic nerve and visual pathway.

What Types of Sensory Information Are Conveyed Toward the Brain