MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of your brain you should use now to recall memories on this topic?
A
hypothalamus
B
thalamus
C
midbrain
D
cerebellum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thalamus – a structure in the centre of the brain that relays information from the senses – may be responsible for sorting memories before they are stored long term, a study in mice suggests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your thalamus plays a role in keeping you awake and alert. Role in thinking (cognition) and memory. Your thalamus is connected with structures of your limbic system, which is involved in processing and regulating emotions, formation and storage of memories, sexual arousal and learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thalamus is a mostly gray matter structure of the diencephalon that has many essential roles in human physiology. The thalamus is composed of different nuclei that each serve a unique role, ranging from relaying sensory and motor signals, as well as regulation of consciousness and alertness.

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