Zoe MCQ 22

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by zoe

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

 
        A) Anterior nucleus
 
        B) Lateral posterior
 
        C) Pulvinar
 
        D) Dorsal medial
 

 

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This question was created on November 26, 2022 by zoe.
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A) Anterior nucleus

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The anterior nucleus receives specific inputs from the mammilothalamic tract and hippocampus, and output to the cingulate gyrus.   (See References)

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B) Lateral posterior

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The lateral posterior nucleus receives specific inputs from the parietal lobe, and output to the parietal lobe.   (See References)

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C) Pulvinar

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The pulvinar nucleus receives specific inputs from the parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes, and output to the parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.   (See References)

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D) Dorsal medial

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The dorsal medial nucleus receives specific inputs from the prefrontal cortex, olfactory and limbic structures, and output to the prefrontal cortex.   (See References)

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References:

1. Nolte Chapter 16: Page 385

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Zoe MCQ 22
Question ID: 112622094
Question written by zoe. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
Modified: 11/26/2022
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