Asked by
Kelsey Deweese
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
What part of the brain acts as a relay station for incoming sensory information?
A) hypothalamus
B) thalamus
C) cerebellum
D) pituitary gland
Relay Station
A node or facility in a communication system where signals are received, amplified, processed, and then retransmitted to extend the range of signal transmission.
Sensory Information
Data received by the senses, such as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, which is then processed by the brain to make sense of the world.
Thalamus
A structure within the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting information between different areas of the brain.
- Determine the key sections of the brain and their functions.
Verified Answer
MP
Learning Objectives
- Determine the key sections of the brain and their functions.