Interpretation of Auditory Inputs Would Be Most Affected by

question 144

Multiple Choice

Interpretation of auditory inputs would be most affected by

• A)ablation of the intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus.
• B)ablation of the hypothalamus.
• C)ablation to the medial geniculate nuclei of the thalamus.
• D)ablation of the lateral geniculate nuclei of the thalamus.

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