Which of the Following Represents the Correct Pairing of a Thalamic

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the correct pairing of a thalamic nucleus with its projection to the cortex?

• A) medial geniculate nucleus; projects to primary visual cortex
• B) ventrolateral nucleus; projects to primary visual cortex
• C) lateral geniculate nucleus; projects to primary visual cortex
• D) ventrolateral nucleus; projects to primary somatosensory cortex
• E) lateral geniculate nucleus; projects to primary motor cortex

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