Major function of the thalamus

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Question: The thalamus is a brain structure that constantly recieves incoming (afferent) visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile, thermal, and nociceptive sensory data at any given instant. the thalamuls has efferent connection with area of the cerebral cortex that allow concious awareness, but are we aware of all the sensations at any given moment? Explain the major function of the thalamus and to explain how this function is achieved at the level of neurons.

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