An Axon Originating Outside of the Primary Visual Cortex and Terminating

question 25

Multiple Choice

An axon originating outside of the primary visual cortex and terminating in layer IV is most likely coming from the

• A) pulvinar nucleus.
• B) lateral geniculate nucleus.
• C) superior colliculus.
• D) visual cortex.
• E) auditory cortex.

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