Physiology Thalamus, Hypothalamus and Basal Ganglia 34d3dee6 The only sensory modality which does not reach the thalamus directly is: A Proprioception B Taste C Olfaction D Pain and temperature High-Yield Explanation Ans. C. Olfaction"Smell pathways (olfaction) have no relay in the thalamus; & there is no neocortical projection area for olfaction.