This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous System, Subject name: Physiology
Pain and temperature in thalamus is controlled by nucleus 
Select and explain. 
A. VPM, B. VPL, C. Anterior, D. Posterior
B: VPL
Answer: B: VPL 
Explanation: Ans. (b) VPL(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.269)Ventral posterior lateral (VPL) and ventral posteromedial nuclei (VPM) - Transmit somatosensory information to sensory cortex