Thalamus

toc = Definition: = The structure located above the brainstem, that acts as a relay station for information flowing into or out of the forebrain Gen Psych __ Chapter 2 __ p.47

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= Analogies: = The thalamus is like a receptionist receiving calls and sending them to the proper person

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