The medulla oblongata relays auditory information to the
A)substantia nigra.
B)red nuclei.
C)cerebral peduncles.
D)superior colliculi.
E)inferior colliculi.

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The inferior colliculi are responsible for processing auditory information, including relaying it to the medulla oblongata, which in turn can send it to higher brain regions for further processing. Choices A, B, and C are not directly involved in auditory processing, while the superior colliculi are primarily responsible for visual processing.

The Medulla Oblongata Relays Auditory Information to the