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Describe the functional problems that would be experienced by a person in which these fiber tracts have been cut: (a) lateral spinothalamic, (b) anterior and posterior spinocerebellar, (c) tectospinal

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Fiber tracts and the result of cutting them are described.

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a) lateral spinothalamic: This pathway conveys sensory information for pain and temperature. Therefore, having this pathway cut would create a condition in which the individual would not be able to sense peripheral pain or temperature.

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