Which of the Following is True of the Spinothalamic Tract

Question

Which of the following is true of the spinothalamic tract?
A) Sensory for touch, pressure, and pain
B) Pyramidal tract
C) Descending tract
D) Stimulates the skeletal muscles

Accepted Answer

The spinothalamic tract is a sensory pathway that carries information about pain, temperature, and crude touch from the body to the brain. It is not a pyramidal or descending tract, nor does it stimulate skeletal muscles.