The midbrain structures known as the inferior and superior colliculi are essential for
A) Forming long-term memories of motor information
B) Conveying auditory and visual information to various forebrain structures
C) Conveying sensory information from the cortex to the limbs
D) Converting tactile sensations into emotions

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The inferior and superior colliculi are midbrain structures that play a role in relaying sensory information from the auditory and visual systems to various forebrain structures, including the thalamus and cortex. They are not involved in forming long-term memories of motor information, conveying sensory information from the cortex to the limbs, or converting tactile sensations into emotions.

The Midbrain Structures Known as the Inferior and Superior Colliculi