Why is the thalamus referred to as the gateway to the cortex?
a. Motor outputs generated in the cerebral cortex are funneled first through the thalamus, which then sends inputs to the motor neurons.
b. Input from most of our sensory systems travels first to the thalamus, which then funnels the information to the cerebral cortex.
c. Motor outputs generated in the thalamus are funneled first through the cerebral cortex, which then sends inputs to the motor neurons.
d. Input from most of our sensory systems travels first to the cerebral cortex, which then funnels the information to the thalamus.
Question 2
Stephanie reports to her physician that she suddenly cannot sleep because she is unable to tune out noises such as the humming of the refrigerator or an occasional car driving down the street. After undergoing an MRI, she finds out that she has a tumor in her ____.
a. reticular formation
b. cerebellum
c. hippocampus
d. thalamus
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