The thalamus:
A) relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex
B) controls the limbic system
C) plays an important role in the regulation of eating, drinking, and sexual behavior
D) has been linked to a variety of motivational and emotional behaviors
E) is thought to be critically involved in the formation of memories
A
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