Select the best description for the function of the posterior column-medial lemniscus:
A) impulses for conscious proprioception and most tactile sensations
B) impulses for pain and temperature sensations
C) impulses for itch, tickle, crude touch, and pressure sensations
D) impulses for subconscious proprioception
E) impulses for coordination of precise voluntary movements of the hands and feet

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The posterior column-medial lemniscus pathway is responsible for transmitting impulses related to conscious proprioception (awareness of body position) and fine touch, vibration, and pressure sensations. This pathway allows for the precise localization and discrimination of tactile stimuli.

Select the Best Description for the Function of the Posterior