What Are the Behaviors Controlled by the Thalamus and Hypothalamus

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What are the behaviors controlled by the thalamus and hypothalamus? Where are these structures located in the brain?

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Definitions:

Parietal

Relating to the parietal lobes of the brain, which process sensory information like touch, pressure, and temperature.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occiput, the back part of the skull or head, often relating to the visual processing center of the brain.

Temporal

Relating to time or the timing of events, or to the temples of the skull.

Fibrous Joints

Joints made up of connective tissue fibers, typically allowing little to no movement, such as the sutures in the skull.