Asked by Janhi Amarè on Apr 29, 2024

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Sensory input information passes through what brain structure?

A) The parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex
B) The pons
C) The cerebellum
D) The thalamus

Sensory Input

Information received by the senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch) that is then processed by the brain to understand and interact with the environment.

Brain Structure

The arrangement of the various parts of the brain, including its cells and tissues, which is responsible for its functions and capabilities.

Parietal Lobe

One of the four major lobes of the brain, located at the upper back area in the skull, which processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

  • Comprehend the anatomical structures and neurotransmitters pivotal in the pain pathway and their contributions to pain perception adjustment.
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Eunice QuaysonMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sensory input information passes through the thalamus before being processed by the cerebral cortex. The thalamus is a relay station in the brain that receives sensory information from the peripheral nervous system and sends it to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex for further processing.