The Medial Nuclei of the Thalamus

Question

The medial nuclei of the thalamus
A) are part of the limbic system.
B) connect emotional centers in the hypothalamus with the frontal lobe.
C) produce the hormone oxytocin.
D) process visual information.
E) process olfactory information.

Accepted Answer

The medial nuclei of the thalamus connect emotional centers in the hypothalamus with the prefrontal cortex, which is part of the frontal lobe. They do not produce hormones or process sensory information. They are also not specifically part of the limbic system, although they do have connections to the limbic system.