Which structure is involved in routing incoming sensory messages to higher areas?
A) limbic system
B) hypothalamus
C) cerebellum
D) thalamus

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The thalamus is responsible for routing incoming sensory messages from the sensory organs to the appropriate higher areas of the brain, such as the cortex. The other structures listed (limbic system, hypothalamus, cerebellum) are involved in other functions, such as emotion regulation, homeostasis, and motor control.

Which Structure Is Involved in Routing Incoming Sensory Messages to Higher