Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781118345009
Author: Gerard J. Tortora
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 14, Problem 11CP
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The reason as to why the thalamus is called as the “relay station” of the brain.
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Diencephalon comprises thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus. The thalamus covers 80% of the diencephalon and is located below the corpus callosum. It is a part of the body's limbic system. It is divided into two halves with interthalamic adhesion bridging the two. Each side of the thalamus consists of seven groups of nuclei performing various functions.
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