The part of the brain that integrates sensory impulses before relaying them to the cerebral cortex is the:
A)thalamus
B)hypothalamus
C)pons
D)medulla

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The thalamus is responsible for integrating and relaying sensory information (except for smell) from the sensory organs to the cerebral cortex. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body functions such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature. The pons and medulla are responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

The Part of the Brain That Integrates Sensory Impulses Before