Which of the following somatosensory structures do not receive substantial input from the anterolateral system?
A) dorsal column nuclei
B) tectum
C) reticular formation
D) colliculi
E) intralaminar nuclei

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The anterolateral system primarily carries information related to pain, temperature, and crude touch. The dorsal column system is responsible for fine touch, vibration, and proprioceptive information, and does not receive substantial input from the anterolateral system. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. B) tectum, C) reticular formation, D) colliculi, and E) intralaminar nuclei all receive input from the anterolateral system.

Which of the Following Somatosensory Structures Do Not Receive Substantial