the thalamus
a. preforms preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex
b. inhibits muscle tone throughout the body
c. contraols thirst, urine ouput, and food intake
d. plays a role in behavioral patterns
e. selects and maintains purposeful motor activity while supressing useless or unwanted patterns of movement
Answer
option a is the right answer because it performs preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex, actually, it acts as a relay station or Hub between the cortex and sub cortical area.
the thalamus a. preforms preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex...