The_________ Receive Visual Input from the Lateral Geniculates

question 54

Multiple Choice

The_________ receive visual input from the lateral geniculates.

• A) inferior colliculi
• B) cerebral peduncles
• C) substantia nigra
• D) superior colliculi
• E) red nuclei

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Definitions:

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, connected to the nasal cavities and the oropharynx.

Nasal Cavity

The hollow space within the nose through which air flows, filtered, warmed, and moistened before reaching the lungs.

Uvula

The uvula is a small, fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate above the throat, playing roles in speech and the triggering of the gag reflex.

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat behind the nose, serving as an airway in the respiratory system and a pathway for food and liquids.