<prompt> Pain and temperature is carried by:Anterior spinothalamic tractLateral spinothalamic tractDorsal column pathwayVentral column pathway  <response>: 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. 