The medial lemniscus is

A.  gray matter in the spinal cord that processes information about proprioception and touch.
B.  gray matter in the spinal cord that processes information about pain and temperature.
C.  white matter in the brainstem that conducts information about proprioception and touch.
D.  white matter in the brainstem that conducts information about pain and temperature.


C

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