This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neuroanatomy 1, Subject name: Anatomy
To which of the following thalamic nuclei do the spinothalamic fibers project? 
Select and explain. 
A. Anterior nucleus, B. Pulvinar, C. Ventral anterior nucleus, D. VPL nucleus
D: VPL nucleus
Answer: D: VPL nucleus 
Explanation: Spinothalamic fibers project to the VPL nucleus of thalamus passing sensation from body region to post central gyrus .