Two different neural pathways transmit pain messages to the brain: a fast pathway and a slow pathway. In the slow pathway,
A. information about sharp, localized pain is transmitted to the brain.
B. fibers connect directly with the thalamus and then to the motor and sensory areas of the cerebral cortex.
C. pain information travels through the limbic system.
D. a warning system provides immediate information about an injury to the brain.
Answer: C
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