The Nucleus Gracilis and Nucleus Cuneatus

question 46

Multiple Choice

The nucleus gracilis and nucleus cuneatus

• A) are located in the medulla oblongata.
• B) relay somatic sensory information to the thalamus.
• C) pass motor information to the cerebellum.
• D) are located in the medulla oblongata and relay somatic sensory information to the thalamus.
• E) none of the above

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