Which of the Following is a Sensation That is NOT

Question

Which of the following is a sensation that is NOT carried by the spinothalamic pathways?
A) pain
B) itch
C) tickle
D) proprioception

Accepted Answer

Proprioception, the sense of body position and movement, is not transmitted via the spinothalamic pathways. Instead, it is carried by the dorsal columns-medial lemniscal pathway. The spinothalamic tract is primarily involved in transmitting pain, temperature, itch, and crude touch.