Asked by
Samantha Sutherland
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
Signals from the neurons of which sense are NOT sent to the cortex by the thalamus?
A) hearing
B) smell
C) taste
D) vision
Cortex
The outer layer of the cerebrum of the mammalian brain, involved in higher brain functions such as thought and action.
Thalamus
A brain structure that processes and relays sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.
Neurons
Specialized cells that convey nerve signals, serving as the fundamental components of the nervous system.
- Distinguish the primary structures of the brain and their activities.
Verified Answer
AO
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the primary structures of the brain and their activities.