Which Sensory System Does NOT Need to Transmit Information Through

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which sensory system does NOT need to transmit information through the thalamus to reach the cortex?

• A) olfaction
• B) somatosensory systems
• C) taste
• D) hearing
• E) vestibular/equilibrium

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