What Is the Function of the Thalamus

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of the thalamus?

• A) A link between mind and body and is the reward center for primary drives.
• B) Coordinates skeletal muscles to maintain equilibrium and balance.
• C) To control position and automatic movements.
• D) A relay station that receives sensory impulses before sending them to the cerebral cortex.

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