Neural Sensory Signals Are Relayed to the Thalamus, EXCEPT for the Sensation

question 30

Multiple Choice

Neural sensory signals are relayed to the thalamus, EXCEPT for the sensation of:

• A) vision.
• B) dynamic equilibrium.
• C) olfaction.
• D) hearing.

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