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The thalamus functions to relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus, regulating visceral functions including temperature, reproductive functions, eating, sleeping and the display of emotion. The limbic system describes a collection of structures within the forebrain, including the ''amygdala'' and ''  hippocampus'', also known as the 'emotional brain'. It is important in the formation of memories and in making decisions and learning.
 
The thalamus functions to relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus, regulating visceral functions including temperature, reproductive functions, eating, sleeping and the display of emotion. The limbic system describes a collection of structures within the forebrain, including the ''amygdala'' and ''  hippocampus'', also known as the 'emotional brain'. It is important in the formation of memories and in making decisions and learning.
 
=====Thalamus=====
 
=====Thalamus=====
The thalamus has many functions:
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The thalamus is comprised of two oval shaped structures, connected by the '''interthalamic adhesion'''.
*Processing and relaying sensory information selectively to various parts of the cerebral cortex
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The thalamus has many functions. It is involved in processing and relaying sensory information selectively to various parts of the cerebral cortex. All senses from lower centres, including auditory, somatic, visceral, gustatory and visual systems, have input to the thalamus before being relayed to the appropriate areas within the cerebral cortex. The thalamus plays a major role in regulating arousal, levels of consciousness and levels of activity.
*Translating signals to the cerebral cortex from lower centres including auditory, somatic, visceral, gustatory and visual systems
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*Regulating states of sleep and wakefulness The thalamus plays a major role in regulating arousal, levels of consciousness and levels of activity.
      
=====Hypothalamus=====
 
=====Hypothalamus=====
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