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descending pathway
descending pathway A descending pathway is a nerve pathway that carries signals downward from brain areas to the spinal cord.
A descending pathway is a nerve pathway that carries signals downward from brain areas to the spinal cord. In this source, it refers to the pathway from the locus coeruleus and subcoeruleus that helps inhibit pain signals and supports accurate coding of stimulus intensity.