Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Flow

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the flow of taste sensation along the gustatory pathway to the cerebral cortex?

• A) hypothalamic appetite centers
• B) solitary nucleus of the medulla oblongata
• C) thalamic nuclei
• D) vagus nerve

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Definitions:

Tibialis Anterior

A muscle in the lower leg that dorsiflexes and inverts the foot.

Calcaneal Tendon

Common tendon of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscle that attaches to the calcaneus; also called Achilles tendon.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that is responsible for rotation and flexion of the head.

Orbicularis Oculi

A facial muscle that encircles the eye socket, responsible for closing the eyelids.