Which portion of the brain contains structures involved in emotions, movement, sensation, and behavior?
A) Cerebrum
B) Hypothalamus
C) Limbic system
D) Thalamus
D
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The thalamus connects many brain centers and modulates movement, sensation, behavior, and emotions. The limbic system is a network in the brain that contains structures involved in emotions and related physiologic functions. The thalamus is part of the limbic system. The cerebrum is the brain's largest component. The hypothalamus controls the ANS and coordinates the endocrine and immune systems through pituitary–adrenocortical connections.
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