The first "way station" (relay nucleus) in the visual pathway from the eye, after there has been partial crossover of the fibers in the optic chiasma, is the

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The lateral geniculate nucleus is the first relay nucleus after partial crossover of optic fibers in the optic chiasm. The superior colliculi are involved in controlling eye movements, but not specifically in processing visual information. The primary visual cortex is the final destination for visual processing, but not the first "way station". The temporal lobe is involved in processing visual information, but not specifically in the initial relay of visual information.

The First "Way Station" (Relay Nucleus) in the Visual Pathway