Seated at the base of the forebrain, this relaying structure is thought of as the "gateway" to the higher functions of the brain.
A) amygdala
B) Basal ganglia
C) hippocampus
D) thalamus

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The thalamus is a relaying structure located at the base of the forebrain and is considered the gateway to the higher functions of the brain. It receives sensory information and directs it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Seated at the Base of the Forebrain, This Relaying Structure