15. Most somatosensory information decussates in the medulla, meaning that it: a. terminates there b. suppresses neurons there c. remains on the ipsilateral side d. is sent to the contralateral side

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15.

Most somatosensory information decussates in the medulla, meaning that it:

a.

terminates there

b.

suppresses neurons there

c.

remains on the ipsilateral side

d.

is sent to the contralateral side

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