Which of the Following Types of Sensory Information Reaches the Cerebral

Question

Which of the following types of sensory information reaches the cerebral cortex directly?
A) visual
B) hearing
C) equilibrium
D) olfactory
E) gustatory

Accepted Answer

Olfactory information is unique among the senses listed because it is transmitted directly to the cerebral cortex without first passing through the thalamus, unlike the other sensory modalities mentioned.