Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the spinothalamic tract?
A)Begins in the spinal cord
B)Terminates in the thalamus
C)Found in the white matter of the spinal cord
D)Carries motor information down the cord
E)Is composed of multiple axons carrying information in the spinal cord

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The spinothalamic tract is a sensory pathway that carries pain and temperature sensation from the periphery to the thalamus. It begins in the spinal cord and terminates in the thalamus, and is composed of multiple axons carrying information in the spinal cord. However, it does not carry motor information down the cord. Thus, choice D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Spinothalamic