Question

The nucleus solitarius receives visceral sensory information, also known as the solitary nucleus or nucleus tractus solitarius. What types of sensory information does the nucleus solitarius receive?

1) Taste
2) Baroreceptors
3) Gut distention
4) All of the above

Answer 1

The nucleus solitarius receives taste, baroreceptor, and gut distention information.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nucleus solitarius, also known as the solitary nucleus or nucleus tractus solitarius, receives multiple types of visceral sensory information. It receives taste information from the facial and glossopharyngeal nerves, baroreceptor information about blood pressure and cardiac function from the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves, and information about gut distention. Therefore, the correct answer is All of the above.