The Brain Structure That Is Part of the Forebrain and Acts

question 4

Multiple Choice

The brain structure that is part of the forebrain and acts as a relay to sort and send sensory information to the cerebral cortex is the

• A)thalamus.
• B)hippocampus.
• C)hypothalamus.
• D)amygdala.

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