Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

A. Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain.
B. These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain.
C. Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons.
D. Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus.
E. Most descending pathways control sensory functions.


Answer: C

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