Which Tract Arises Within the Spinal Cord and Ascends to the Diencephalon

Question

Which tract arises within the spinal cord and ascends to the diencephalon?
A) Corticospinal
B) Spinothalamic
C) Spinocerebellar
D) Pyramidal

Accepted Answer

The spinothalamic tract originates in the spinal cord and ascends to the thalamus in the diencephalon, carrying information about pain and temperature to the brain for processing.