_____ pathways carry sensory information toward the central nervous system.
A) Ascending
B) Descending
C) Somatic
D) Efferent

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Ascending pathways carry sensory information towards the CNS, while descending pathways carry motor commands away from the CNS. Somatic pathways refer to nerves that control voluntary movement, while efferent pathways refer to any nervous signal that travels away from the CNS (which could be either sensory or motor).

_____ Pathways Carry Sensory Information Toward the Central Nervous System