This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
Impluse generated in the taste buds of the tongue reach the cerebral cortex via: 
Select and explain. 
A. Thalamus., B. Cervical spinal nerve., C. Internal capsule., D. Trigeminal nerve.
A: Thalamus.
Answer: A: Thalamus. 
Explanation: None