Thalamus & Hypothalamus Anatomy practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Anatomy question bank covers 4 topics under Thalamus & Hypothalamus: Hypothalamic Connections (30 questions); Hypothalamus (30 questions); Thalamic Nuclei (30 questions); and Thalamocortical Pathways (30 questions).
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Thalamus & Hypothalamus Anatomy MCQs: mixed practice questions
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The hypothalamospinal tract influences preganglionic sympathetic neurons of the:
From: Hypothalamic ConnectionsCorrect answer: D. The hypothalamospinal tract descends to autonomic preganglionic neurons, including those in the intermediolateral cell column.The supraoptic nucleus synthesizes:
From: HypothalamusCorrect answer: C. The supraoptic nucleus contains neurosecretory cells that synthesize ADH and oxytocin.The ventral anterior nucleus projects to the:
From: Thalamic NucleiCorrect answer: E. VA projects to premotor cortex and diffusely to prefrontal/orbital cortex.The anterior nucleus receives hippocampal input through the:
From: Thalamocortical PathwaysCorrect answer: C. Hippocampal input reaches the anterior thalamic nucleus via the fornix.