Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) The medial nuclei of the thalamus provide conscious awareness of emotional states.
2) The lateral nuclei of the thalamus play a role in emotions, memory, and learning.
3) The posterior nuclei of the thalamus relay visual and auditory information.
4) The ventral nuclei of the thalamus relay information to and from the basal nuclei and cerebral cortex.
5) The posterior nuclei of the thalamus impact emotional state and integrate sensory information.


1) TRUE
2) FALSE
3) TRUE
4) TRUE
5) FALSE

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