In mammals, the brain region that has become especially important as a "relay center" for information passing from sensory structures to the cerebrum is the

A. hypothalamus.
B. cerebellum.
C. pons.
D. thalamus.
E. hippocampus.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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