The intralaminar thalamic nuclei are important for which of the following?
A. Arousal and motor behavior
B. Pituitary and adrenal gland function
C. Reward and punishment behavior
D. Spatial and somatic mapping
ANS: A
Rationale: Along with the brainstem and cerebral cortex, the thalamus is important for the regulation of consciousness. Specifically, the intralaminar thalamic nuclei are essential for arousal, awareness, thinking, and motor behavior.
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