Nuclei within the gray matter of the spinal cord that receive information from sensory receptors such as pain or pressure receptors in the skin are _____ nuclei.
A)sensory
B)visceral sensory
C)somatic sensory
D)autonomic motor
E)somatic motor

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The nuclei within the gray matter of the spinal cord that receive information from sensory receptors such as pain or pressure receptors in the skin are somatic sensory nuclei. Option A refers to a more general term whereas option B refers specifically to nuclei that receive information from visceral sensory receptors. Option D refers to nuclei that control the involuntary actions of smooth muscles, glands, and organs, while option E refers to nuclei that control voluntary movement of skeletal muscles.

Nuclei Within the Gray Matter of the Spinal Cord That