AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In all senses except for the olfactory sense, the thalamus is known to be involved in various functions ranging from basic sensory information to attention modulation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thalamus is the major source of sensory information to the primary sensory cortex for all of the senses except olfaction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thalamus is the major source of sensory information to the primary sensory cortex for all of the senses except olfaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your thalamus is an egg-shaped structure in the middle of your brain. It’s known as a relay station of all incoming motor (movement) and sensory information-hearing, taste, sight and touch (but not smell)-from your body to your brain.