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lateral geniculate nucleus
lateral geniculate nucleus The lateral geniculate nucleus is a part of the thalamus in the visual system that receives input from the retina and passes visual signals on toward primary visual cortex.
The lateral geniculate nucleus is a part of the thalamus in the visual system that receives input from the retina and passes visual signals on toward primary visual cortex. Rather than acting as a purely passive relay, it helps filter and shape visual information early in the visual pathway.