The First-Order Neurons in the Trigeminothalamic Pathway Synapse with Second-Order

question 76

Multiple Choice

The first-order neurons in the trigeminothalamic pathway synapse with second-order neurons in the ____.

• A)pons and medulla oblongata
• B)pons and midbrain
• C)medulla oblongata and midbrain
• D)thalamus and medulla oblongata
• E)pons and thalamus

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