The relay nuclei for somatosensation are located within the
A) medial lateral thalamic nuclei.
B) medial geniculate nuclei.
C) spinothalamic nuclei.
D) ventral posterior thalamic nuclei.
E) thalamocortical nuclei.
Answer: D
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