What Role Does the Thalamus Appear to Play in Consciousness

What role does the thalamus appear to play in consciousness?

A) The thalamus is the likely "consciousness center."
B) The intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus help coordinate activity with the cortex, contributing to conscious experience.
C) The intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus help stimulate the rostral dorsolateral pontine tegmentum, which inhibits the salience network.
D) The medial geniculate nuclei of the thalamus produce arousal, which is part of consciousness.