The main medullary nucleus of the gustatory system is the
A) solitary nucleus.
B) red nucleus.
C) dorsal column nucleus.
D) ventral posterior nucleus.
E) piriform nucleus.

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The main medullary nucleus of the gustatory system is the solitary nucleus. This nucleus receives inputs from the gustatory (taste) receptor cells, which are located in the tongue, palate, and pharynx, and sends projections to other nuclei in the brainstem and thalamus that are involved in the processing of taste information.

The Main Medullary Nucleus of the Gustatory System Is the