Neurons from the nucleus gracilis
A) relay sensory information to the ipsilateral cerebral hemisphere.
B) relay information directly to the cerebrum.
C) decussate before entering the medial lemniscus.
D) carry both crude and fine touch.
E) both A and D

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Neurons from the nucleus gracilis decussate (cross over) before entering the medial lemniscus, which is part of the pathway that carries fine touch and proprioceptive information to the brain.

Neurons from the Nucleus Gracilis