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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The only sensory modality which does not reach the thalamus directly is:
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The correct answer is  Ans. C. Olfaction"Smell pathways (olfaction) have no relay in the thalamus; & there is no neocortical projection area for olfaction.