NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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This structure receives sensory information and relays it to the proper part of brain for further processing
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Hypothalamus
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Reticular Formation
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Cerebellum
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Thalamus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thalamus: The thalamus is the relay center of the brain. It receives afferent impulses from sensory receptors located throughout the body and processes the information for distribution to the appropriate cortical area. It is also responsible for regulating consciousness and sleep.
Detailed explanation-2: -Reticular nucleus of thalamus This fact makes the thalamus a so-called “gateway” to the cerebral cortex for limbic, motor, and all sensory modalities besides olfaction, including vision, hearing, taste, and somatic sensation.
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