Abby is trying to focus on her A&P exam, but she feels something crawling along the back of her arm. Alarmed, she jumps up and brushes away a small spider. Which of the following does Abby have to thank for alerting her to this issue?
A) Spinothalamic tract
B) Fasciculus gracilis tract
C) Spinocerebellar pathway
D) Tectospinal tract

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The spinothalamic tract is responsible for transmitting pain and temperature sensations to the brain, which would include the sensation of something crawling on the skin, alerting Abby to the spider.

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