MDCAT Biology MCQ #2464

A stroke patient can feel touch but cannot localize where it is coming from on the body. Which sensory relay center is likely affected?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2464

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A stroke patient can feel touch but cannot localize where it is coming from on the body. Which sensory relay center is likely affected?

    • A) Thalamus
    • B) Hypothalamus
    • C) Hippocampus
    • D) Amygdala

    Answer: Thalamus

    Explanation: The thalamus relays all sensory information except smell to the cerebrum. The hypothalamus is tempting but focuses on homeostasis.