The key function associated with the tectum is:
A)control of basic life support functions (such as heart rate and breathing)
B)acting as an important relay station for visual and auditory information
C)control of motivation and emotional responses
D)the release of dopamine into the brain

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The tectum is primarily responsible for processing and relaying visual and auditory information. It is divided into two parts: the superior colliculus (involved in processing visual information) and the inferior colliculus (involved in processing auditory information). The tectum does not have a role in basic life support functions, the control of motivation and emotional responses or dopamine release.

The Key Function Associated with the Tectum Is