You can react to some threatening stimuli without conscious thought because there is a neural pathway that leads directly from the thalamus to the amygdala.

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This is true. The thalamus processes sensory information and the amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, including fear. The direct pathway from the thalamus to the amygdala allows for a rapid response to potential threats without conscious thought or analysis.

You Can React to Some Threatening Stimuli Without Conscious Thought