One of the primary functions of the thalamus is to
A)regulate the vital functions of respiration and heart rate
B)organize input from the sense organs and route it to the appropriate brain area
C)regulate various aspects of motivation and emotion
D)play a key role in the encoding and storage of memories

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The thalamus acts as a relay station in the brain, organizing sensory information from the sense organs (except for smell) and routing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

One of the Primary Functions of the Thalamus Is to