The thalamus is the major integration center for the perception of:
a. speech.
b. olfaction.
c. pain.
d. thoughts.
C
The thalamus is the major integrating center for the perception of various sensations such as pain and temperature, serving as the relay center between the basal ganglia and cerebellum. The re-ception of speech and interpretation of speech are located in the Wernicke area. The olfactory sense is processed in the parietal lobe. The cerebrum holds memories, allows you to plan, and enables you to imagine and think.
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