Which of the following structures provides the main source of input to the cerebral cortex?

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The thalamus acts as a "relay station" for sensory information coming from the body before it is sent to the cerebral cortex for processing. It is therefore the main source of input to the cerebral cortex. The limbic system is involved in emotion and memory, but does not provide direct sensory input to the cortex. The medulla and hypothalamus are involved in a variety of functions, but not processing sensory information for the cortex.

Which of the Following Structures Provides the Main Source of Input