After a stroke, Jarmaine began having periodic trouble with his hearing, then he began experiencing visual problems, and sometimes even numbness in different parts of his body.Most recently, he is able to smell his wife's cooking and anticipate the flavor of his favorite foods, but alas, the food often does not have any taste.Which part of his brain is malfunctioning?
A) hypothalamus
B) reticular formation
C) hippocampus
D) thalamus

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The thalamus is a sensory relay center in the brain, responsible for processing and relaying sensory information to the appropriate parts of the brain. The symptoms described by Jarmaine suggest a malfunction in this area of the brain, as he experiences problems with hearing, vision, and sensation, as well as a loss of taste. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating bodily functions such as temperature, hunger and thirst, and sleep, and is not directly involved in sensory processing. The reticular formation is involved in regulating sleep and wakefulness as well as basic bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate. The hippocampus is involved in memory formation and consolidation.

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