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The thalamus, located between the brainstem and the cerebral cortex, is responsible for sensory processing in the brain. All sensory signals (except for smell) must pass through the thalamus, and it also relays motor signals from the cerebral cortex to different areas of the body.
Additional ResourcesCheck out these links for more information on the thalamus!
News Medical: news-medical.net/health/What-is-the-Thalamus.aspx Brain Made Simple: brainmadesimple.com/thalamus/ |