The thalamus simultaneously transmits information capable of eliciting emotion to both the
A)hypothalamus and cerebral cortex.
B)hypothalamus and cerebellum.
C)amygdala and cerebral cortex.
D)amygdala and cerebellum.

Question

The thalamus simultaneously transmits information capable of eliciting emotion to both the ​
A)hypothalamus and cerebral cortex.
B)hypothalamus and cerebellum.
C)amygdala and cerebral cortex.
D)amygdala and cerebellum.

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The thalamus relays sensory information to the amygdala, which processes emotions, and the cerebral cortex, which is involved in higher-order brain functions, including emotional regulation.

The Thalamus Simultaneously Transmits Information Capable of Eliciting Emotion to Both