Which Thalamic Structure(s) Provide a Conscious Awareness of Emotional States

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which thalamic structure(s) provide a conscious awareness of emotional states by connecting the basal nuclei and emotion centers in the hypothalamus with the prefrontal cortex of the cerebrum?

• A) anterior nuclei
• B) pulvinar nuclei
• C) medial nuclei
• D) lateral nuclei
• E) ventral nuclei

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Definitions:

General Attitudes

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Bogus Pipeline

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