In which brain structure are nerves from the left side of the brain routed to the right side of the body?
A) thalamus
B) cerebellum
C) amygdala
D) brainstem

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The brainstem is responsible for routing nerves from the left side of the brain to the right side of the body and vice versa. This crossing over is known as the decussation of pyramids and is crucial for the contralateral control of the body by the brain.

In Which Brain Structure Are Nerves from the Left Side