The _____ relays and filters information from the senses and transmits the information to the cerebral cortex.
A)thalamus
B)hypothalamus
C)pons
D)tegmentum

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The thalamus is known as the "gateway" to the cerebral cortex, as it receives and processes sensory information from various areas of the body before relaying it to the appropriate areas of the cortex for further processing. The hypothalamus is involved in regulating bodily functions such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature, while the pons and tegmentum are involved in motor control and other functions.

The _____ Relays and Filters Information from the Senses and Transmits