This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous System, Subject name: Physiology
Pain and temperature is carried by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Anterior spinothalamic tract, B. Lateral spinothalamic tract, C. Dorsal column pathway, D. Ventral column pathway
B: Lateral spinothalamic tract
Answer: B: Lateral spinothalamic tract 
Explanation: Ans. B Lateral spinothalamic tractSOMATOSENSORY PATHWAYS* Dorasal column pathway: This carries pressure, vibration, proprioception, fine touch and two-point discrimination.* Anterior spinothalamic tract: This carries crude touch and pressure (less role).* Lateral spinothalamic tract: This carries pain and temperature.