Input from mechanoreceptors travels to
A)the lateral geniculate (LG) nucleus of the thalamus.
B)the medial geniculate (MG) nucleus of the thalamus.
C)the ventral posterior (VP) nucleus of the thalamus.
D)somatosensory cortex directly, without forming connections in the thalamus.

Question

Input from mechanoreceptors travels to​ 
A)the lateral geniculate (LG) nucleus of the thalamus. 
B)the medial geniculate (MG) nucleus of the thalamus. 
C)the ventral posterior (VP) nucleus of the thalamus. 
D)somatosensory cortex directly, without forming connections in the thalamus.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Input from mechanoreceptors travels to the ventral posterior (VP) nucleus of the thalamus before being transmitted to the somatosensory cortex for processing. Options A and B refer to visual and auditory processing respectively, which are not related to mechanoreception. Option D is incorrect as all sensory information must pass through the thalamus before reaching the cortex.

Input from Mechanoreceptors Travels To​

Input from Mechanoreceptors Travels To