The reflex movement of the head toward a loud noise is directed by the mesencephalon. Which nuclei accomplish this?
A) substantia nigra
B) red nuclei
C) tectum
D) superior colliculi
E) inferior colliculi

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The inferior colliculi, part of the tectum in the mesencephalon, are responsible for processing auditory information and directing reflexive movements of the head toward loud noises.

The Reflex Movement of the Head Toward a Loud Noise