Which of the following describes the path of information traveling through the spinothalamic system?

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The spinothalamic system carries sensory information, such as pain and temperature, from the spinal cord to the thalamus and then on to the somatosensory cortex for processing. Therefore, option C correctly lists the path as nerve fibers Æ spinal cord Æ thalamus Æ somatosensory cortex. Option A is incorrect because it lists the thalamus before the spinal cord. Option B is incorrect because it mentions the medial lemniscus, which is part of a different sensory pathway that carries information about touch and proprioception. Option D is incorrect because it lists the medial lemniscus before the spinal cord, which does not follow the flow of information in the spinothalamic system.

Which of the Following Describes the Path of Information Traveling