Enrico developed a blood clot that destroyed part of his thalamus.Which of the following symptoms would most likely relate to this damage?
A) wild irrational joy for no apparent reason
B) constant dizziness and loss of balance
C) perceptual deficits
D) permanent coma

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The thalamus is involved in processing sensory information and relaying it to the cerebral cortex. Damage to the thalamus can result in perceptual deficits such as difficulty in recognizing sensory stimuli. Wild irrational joy for no apparent reason (A) can be associated with damage to the limbic system. Constant dizziness and loss of balance (B) can be associated with damage to the cerebellum. Permanent coma (D) is unlikely in this case unless the damage is extensive beyond the thalamus.

Enrico Developed a Blood Clot That Destroyed Part of His