The medial geniculate nucleus is the thalamic nucleus responsible for processing of somatosensory information from the body.

a. True

b. False

False

Explanation:

Thalamic nuclei can be differentiated in their relationship to the cerebral cortex into specific thalamic nuclei (have links to very specific cerebral cortical areas) and nonspecific thalamic nuclei, which maintain connections to wider areas of the cortex.

These nuclei nuclei transmit impulses to the sensory areas of the brain, such as: the lateral geniculate body (nucleus) that will transmit visual impulses; the Medial Geniculate Body (nucleus), which will transmit auditory impulses; and the Posterior Ventral Body (nucleus) that will transmit impulses to taste and somatic sensations, such as touch, pressure, vibration, heat, cold and pain. Thus, we can conclude that the medial geniculate nucleus is the thalamic nucleus responsible for the transmission of auditory impulses.