If spinal cord injury occurred to the spinothalamic tract,
A)Ipsilateral cutaneous sensations would be lost
B)Contralateral cutaneous sensations would be lost
C)Ipsilateral proprioception sensations would be lost
D)Contralateral proprioception sensations would be lost

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The spinothalamic tract carries pain and temperature sensation from the contralateral side of the body, meaning that if there was an injury to this tract, the individual would lose contralateral cutaneous sensations. The other options (A, C, and D) are not correct because the spinothalamic tract does not carry information about ipsilateral cutaneous sensations or proprioception.

If Spinal Cord Injury Occurred to the Spinothalamic Tract