The First ʺWay Stationʺ (Relay Nucleus) in the Visual Pathway

question 45

Multiple Choice

The first ʺway stationʺ (relay nucleus) in the visual pathway from the eye, after there has been partial crossover of the fibers in the optic chiasma, is the

• A) lateral geniculate nucleus.
• B) primary visual cortex.
• C) temporal lobe.
• D) superior colliculi.

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