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Language and the Thalamus
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Which part of the thalamus is primarily involved in processing auditory information?
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Medial geniculate nucleus
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The medial geniculate nucleus is the primary relay center for auditory information in the thalamus. It receives input from the cochlea and sends signals to the auditory cortex in the temporal lobes.