Visceral sensory tract

Question 1

Function

Answer 1

It provides afferent information for the cerebral cortex about visceral pain, including ischemia, chemical damage and spasm of smooth muscle

Question 2

1st order neuron

Answer 2

DRG

Question 3

2nd order neuron

Answer 3

Posterior or lateral gray column

These fibers are believed to join the spinothalamic tracts

Question 4

3rd order neuron

Answer 4

VPL

Question 5

Final destination

Answer 5

Postcentral gyrus