Which of the following statements regarding pathways for somatic perception projection is correct?

A) The tertiary sensory neurons cross-over the body's midline.
B) Primary sensory neurons from the hands project to a specific region of the somatosensory cortex.
C) Primary sensory neurons that respond to cold sensation project to the same region of the somatosensory cortex.
D) The longest of the secondary sensory neurons transmit fine touch and proprioceptive information.
E) The synapse for the secondary to tertiary sensory neuron is within the medulla.


B) Primary sensory neurons from the hands project to a specific region of the somatosensory cortex.

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