All of the following characterize the hypothalamus except:
A) receives information about the body's physiological conditions.
B) communicates sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
C) is involved in regulation of body temperature.
D) is part of the diencephalon.
E) influences the pituitary gland.

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The hypothalamus does not directly communicate sensory information to the cerebral cortex, as it primarily serves as an important regulatory center for the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system. The thalamus is responsible for transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

All of the Following Characterize the Hypothalamus Except