Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts

Use Figure 15-1 to answer the following questions:
-The third-order neuron in this pathway synapses in what structure labeled "7"?
A) cerebellum
B) thalamus
C) primary sensory cortex
D) pons
E) medulla oblongata

Question

Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts

Use Figure 15-1 to answer the following questions:
-The third-order neuron in this pathway synapses in what structure labeled "7"?
A) cerebellum 
B) thalamus 
C) primary sensory cortex 
D) pons 
E) medulla oblongata

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The third-order neuron in the sensory pathway typically synapses in the primary sensory cortex, which is responsible for processing the sensory information received from the second-order neuron.