The brain structure that is believed to have a gating/filtering function and is the area of the brain through which all sensory information passes en route to various cortical areas is which of the following:

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The thalamus is the structure of the brain that acts as a relay station for all sensory information, except smell. It filters incoming sensory information and sends it to the appropriate regions of the cortex for further processing. The brainstem and reticular activating system are involved in regulating arousal and consciousness, while the hypothalamus is involved in regulating basic physiological processes such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature.

The Brain Structure That Is Believed to Have a Gating/filtering