Nuclei within the gray matter of the spinal cord that receive information from sensory receptors such as pain or pressure receptors in the skin are ________ nuclei.

A. autonomic motor
B. visceral sensory
C. somatic sensory
D. somatic motor
E. sensory


Answer: C

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