The Thalamus Is the Major Integration Center for Perception of

question 6

Multiple Choice

The thalamus is the major integration center for perception of

• A)speech.
• B)olfaction.
• C)pain.
• D)thoughts.
• E)visceral responses to emotions.

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Definitions:

Reactions

Responses or behavior of an organism resulting from external or internal stimuli.

Major Neurotransmitter

A primary chemical messenger that transmits signals across neurons in the brain and body.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels in the brain.

Reinforcement

In psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.