The Only Sense That Completely Bypasses the Thalamus in the Brain

question 121

True/False

The only sense that completely bypasses the thalamus in the brain is touch.

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Definitions:

Resistance

The act of opposing, standing against, or refusing to comply with something.

Denial

A defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist.

Defense Mechanisms

Protective strategies unconsciously applied to avoid the discomfort arising from thoughts or feelings that are not acceptable.