All sensory information, except for smell and proprioception, passes through this area of the brain, called the ________.
A) thalamus
B) hypothalamus
C) frontal lobe
D) basal nuclei

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The thalamus is responsible for relaying sensory information (such as touch, taste, vision, and hearing) to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing. Smell and proprioception (sensing the position and movements of one's own body parts) have different pathways and are processed by other areas of the brain. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. The hypothalamus is involved in regulating homeostasis and behavior, the frontal lobe is responsible for executive functions such as planning and decision-making, and the basal nuclei play a role in motor control.

All Sensory Information, Except for Smell and Proprioception, Passes Through