Term ID: T5347

Thalamus

/thalamus/
Brain structure that relays sensory information and plays a crucial role in consciousness and sleep regulation.
Example: Neural relay station that processes visual, auditory, and touch information before sending it to cerebral cortex.

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Reference: Steriade et al. (1997)