The ________ filters and relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
A)cerebrum
B)thalamus
C)pons
D)medulla oblongata
E)cerebellum

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The thalamus is involved in filtering and relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex. It is often described as the “relay center” for sensory information. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and responsible for conscious thought and movement. The pons is involved in regulating breathing and sleep, and the medulla oblongata controls basic survival functions such as heart rate and breathing. The cerebellum is involved in coordination and balance.

The ________ Filters and Relays Sensory Information to the Cerebral