Evidence Indicates That Certain Areas of the Thalamus, Such as the __________

question 87

Multiple Choice

Evidence indicates that certain areas of the thalamus, such as the __________, regulate somatosensory input necessary for choreographing specific play responses.

• A) Parabrancular nucleus.
• B) Dorsolateral nucleus.
• C) Parafascicular area.
• D) Neocortex.

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Definitions:

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Viral Infections

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Bacterial Infections

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