Although the primary somatosensory cortex ultimately processes information about both ________ and ________,information about these two sensations is carried there through separate neural pathways.
A)pain / temperature
B)temperature / touch
C)proprioception / touch
D)proprioception / movement

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The primary somatosensory cortex processes information about both temperature and touch, but this information is carried through separate neural pathways. Pain and proprioception are also processed in the primary somatosensory cortex but are not part of the separate pathways mentioned in the question.

Although the Primary Somatosensory Cortex Ultimately Processes Information About Both