The Thalamus is Often Called the "Air Traffic Controller" of the Brain

Question

The thalamus is often called the "air traffic controller" of the brain because it
A) controls the autonomic functions of the body, such as the fight-or-flight response.
B) determines what can enter the brain from the blood.
C) controls reflexes.
D) determines the routing of incoming sensory information to the correct cerebral cortex area.
E) passes motor information on to the cerebellum.

Accepted Answer

The thalamus is responsible for determining the routing of incoming sensory information to the appropriate cerebral cortex area, like an "air traffic controller" directing planes to the correct runway.