Which of the following tracts transmits conscious sensory impulse regarding touch?
A) dorsal cerebellar
B) fasciculus gracilis
C) lateral spinothalamic
D) lateral corticospinal

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The fasciculus gracilis tract in the dorsal column of the spinal cord transmits conscious sensory impulses regarding touch, pressure, and vibration from the lower limbs and lower torso to the brain. The other tracts listed (dorsal cerebellar, lateral spinothalamic, and lateral corticospinal) are involved in other functions such as proprioception, pain and temperature sensation, and motor control.

Which of the Following Tracts Transmits Conscious Sensory Impulse Regarding