The Ventromedial Nucleus, Lateral Nucleus, Preoptic Nucleus, and Paraventricular Nucleus

question 33

Multiple Choice

The ventromedial nucleus, lateral nucleus, preoptic nucleus, and paraventricular nucleus are all parts of the

• A) hypothalamus.
• B) thalamus.
• C) basal ganglia.
• D) mesolimbic system.

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