This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Brain , Subject name: Anatomy
Which thalamic nuclei connects with neocoex? 
Select and explain. 
A. Pulvinar, B. Intralaminar, C. Anterior, D. All
D: All
Answer: D: All 
Explanation: All nuclei except reticular nucleus have projections into neocoex.Thalamus is a sensory integration and relay station of all the sensory pathways except for the olfactory pathway which is projected directly to the cerebral coex without relay in thalamus.(Ref: Vishram Singh textbook of clinical neuroanatomy second edition pg 129)