Most of the ascending and descending pathways to and from the brain cross over (decussate) from one side of the body to the other.

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This is true, as most of the nerve fibers in the spinal cord that relay sensory and motor information to and from the brain cross over to the opposite side of the body before reaching their destination. This allows for the brain to receive and control information from both sides of the body.

Most of the Ascending and Descending Pathways to and from the Brain