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The thalamus is described as the brain's:
Options
A Homeostatic controller
B Relay center — receiving afferent impulses and distributing to appropriate cortical areas
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C Language production center
D Little brain for motor coordination
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The thalamus is the brain's relay center. It receives afferent impulses from sensory receptors throughout the body and processes the information for distribution to the appropriate cortical area.

Hint

This structure acts as a switching station for sensory information.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1265 of 2214
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