Third order neurons of sensations from
face arise in?
a) Medulla
b) Spinal nucleus of trigeminal
c) Thalamus
d) Brainstem
Correct Answer - C
Ans. C. Thalamus
General sensations from the face are carried by trigeminal nerve.
From VPM nucleus of thalamus, third order neurons project to
postcentral gyrus (primary sensory cortex).