Function of the thalamus is:
A. Arousal
B. Relay centre
C. Pain perception
D. Pain location
Ans. B. Relay centre
Thalamus acts as a relay centre for the impulses ascending via lateral spinothalamic tract, ventral spinothalamic tract and medial lemniscus. These impulses are transmitted to postcentral gyrus via thalamic radiation.
A. Arousal
B. Relay centre
C. Pain perception
D. Pain location
Ans. B. Relay centre
Thalamus acts as a relay centre for the impulses ascending via lateral spinothalamic tract, ventral spinothalamic tract and medial lemniscus. These impulses are transmitted to postcentral gyrus via thalamic radiation.
