The Bilateral Structure in the Thalamus That Relays Information from the Optic

question 52

Multiple Choice

The bilateral structure in the thalamus that relays information from the optic nerve to the visual cortex is known as the ______.

• A)pulvinar
• B)pineal body
• C)magnocellular optic chiasm
• D)lateral geniculate nucleus

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Definitions:

Anatomical Centres

Specific areas of the body or brain that are responsible for particular physiological functions or processes.

Brain Regulation

The processes by which the brain controls and coordinates bodily functions and responses to external and internal stimuli.

Hindbrain

The posterior portion of the brain comprising the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata, involved in regulating basic life functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other processes that regulate body equilibrium.