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Thalamic Nuclei 02

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Thursday, September 14 2006 by

Last modified on Tuesday, February 20 2007.

There are several nuclei in the thalamus, associated with different afferent sources.


Which of the following structures provides input to the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus?

 
        A) Mammillothalamic tract
 
        B) Medial lemniscus and spinothalamic tract
 
        C) Optic tract
 
        D) Thalamus
 
        E) Amygdala, septal area, and olfactory cortex
 

 


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A) mammillothalamic tract

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Optic tract provides input to the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus  (See References)

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B) medial lemniscus and spinothalamic tract

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Optic tract provides input to the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus  (See References)

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C) optic tract

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The lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus receives input from the optic tract  (See References)

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D) thalamus

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E) amygdala, septal area, and olfactory cortex

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Optic tract provides input to the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus  (See References)

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References:

1. Nolte, J. (1993). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy. Mosby, St. Louis.
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Thalamic Nuclei 02
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