Which of the following thalamic nuclei is mismatched with its function?
A) Lateral geniculate nucleus - visual impulses
B) Medial geniculate nucleus - auditory impulses
C) Ventral posterior nucleus - sensory impulses
D) Dorsal tier of nuclei - taste impulses
E) Ventral lateral nuclei - motor functions

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The dorsal tier of nuclei in the thalamus is not primarily associated with taste impulses. Instead, taste is primarily processed by the gustatory cortex, with input from the brainstem relayed through other thalamic nuclei, such as parts of the ventral posterior nucleus.

Which of the Following Thalamic Nuclei Is Mismatched with Its