The reflex movement of the head toward a loud noise is directed by the midbrain.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 midbrain, are involved in auditory processing and reflexive responses to sound, such as turning the head toward a loud noise.

The Reflex Movement of the Head Toward a Loud Noise