The Nervous System Pathway That Transmits Information from the Thalamus

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Multiple Choice

The nervous system pathway that transmits information from the thalamus to the ______ is a rapid-response pathway that quickly results in physiological responses associated with emotion.

• A)medulla
• B)amygdala
• C)cerebral cortex
• D)cerebellum

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