Which of the following nerve structures carries axons from the dorsal column nuclei to the thalamus?
A)Spinothalamic tract
B)Lateral lemniscus
C)Mammillothalamic tract
D)Medial lemniscus

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The medial lemniscus carries axons from the dorsal column nuclei to the thalamus, specifically to the ventral posterior nucleus. The spinothalamic tract carries sensory information related to pain and temperature, the lateral lemniscus is involved in auditory processing, and the mammillothalamic tract connects the mammillary bodies of the hypothalamus to the anterior nucleus of the thalamus.

Which of the Following Nerve Structures Carries Axons from the Dorsal