You aren't normally aware of ongoing sensory stimulation, such as the touch of clothing on your skin. What part of your brain is responsible for this "filtering" of sensory input?
A) hypothalamus
B) medulla oblongata
C) cerebral cortex
D) cerebellum
E) thalamus

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The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, filtering out unnecessary signals before they reach the cerebral cortex, where conscious perception of sensory information occurs. This helps prevent sensory overload by allowing us to not be constantly aware of ongoing, non-threatening stimuli like the touch of clothing.

You Aren't Normally Aware of Ongoing Sensory Stimulation, Such as the Touch