Which structure serves as the main relay point for sensory information that is headed to a primary sensory region of the cerebral cortex?

A.   Hypothalamus
B.   Epithalamus
C.   Thalamus
D.   Pineal body
E.   Pons


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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