Damage to this nucleus would affect input from the limbic system,superior colliculi and cerebral cortex affecting the ability to express emotions.
A)lateral geniculate nucleus
B)medial geniculate nucleus
C)ventral posterior nucleus
D)lateral dorsal nucleus -
E)ventral lateral nucleus

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The lateral dorsal nucleus is part of the thalamus that is involved in the processing of emotional and some sensory inputs from the limbic system, superior colliculi, and cerebral cortex. Damage to this nucleus would indeed affect the ability to express emotions due to its role in integrating emotional content.

Damage to This Nucleus Would Affect Input from the Limbic