Physiology – MCQ 70 – Projection of fibers in Lateral geniculate body

The fibers from the contralateral nasal hemiretina project to the following layers of the lateral geniculate nucleus:
A. Layers 2, 3 & 5
B. Layers 1, 2 & 6
C. Layers 1, 4 & 6
D. Layers 4, 5 & 6

Correct answer : C. Layers 1, 4 & 6

Fibers from contralateral nasal hemiretina project to layers 1, 4 & 6 of the lateral geniculate body.
Fibers from ipsilateral temporal hemiretina project to layers 2, 3 & 5 of the lateral geniculate body.

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