Why Is the Thalamus Referred to as the "Gateway to the Cortex

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why is the thalamus referred to as the "gateway to the cortex?"

• A)Motor outputs generated in the cerebral cortex are funneled first through the thalamus,which then sends inputs to the motor neurons.
• B)Input from most of our sensory systems travels first to the thalamus,which then funnels the information to the cerebral cortex.
• C)Motor outputs generated in the thalamus are funneled first through the cerebral cortex,which then sends inputs to the motor neurons.
• D)Input from most of our sensory systems travels first to the cerebral cortex,which then funnels the information to the thalamus.

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Definitions:

Timbre

A quality of sound that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices or musical instruments.

Auditory Receptors

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is essential for hearing by converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

Slight Time Difference

A minimal discrepancy in timing between events or processes, often critical in sensory processing and perception.