Asked by
Sarahi Flores
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
Which of the following is a descending pathway in the spinal cord?
A) Fasciculus gracilis
B) Corticospinal tract
C) Spinothalamic tract
D) Spinoreticular tract
E) Trigeminothalamic tract
Descending Pathway
Neural pathways that travel down the spinal cord and control the transmission of signals from the brain to the body.
Fasciculus Gracilis
A bundle of nerve fibers in the spinal cord that transmits touch and proprioception information from the lower body.
Corticospinal Tract
A major neural pathway that runs from the brain through the spinal cord and controls voluntary muscle movement.
- Detail the downward routes within the spinal cord and their influence on deliberate movement.
Verified Answer
KC
Learning Objectives
- Detail the downward routes within the spinal cord and their influence on deliberate movement.