Individuals with damage to area V1 can still receive visual input to higher levels, in part via a pathway involving the _____ nucleus of the thalamus.
A) medial geniculate
B) pulvinar
C) collicular
D) interstitial

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The pulvinar nucleus of the thalamus is a key relay for visual information that bypasses V1 and travels to higher cortical regions. This pathway is thought to play a role in visual processing and attention, particularly for visual stimuli in the periphery of the visual field.

Individuals with Damage to Area V1 Can Still Receive Visual