Thalamus

Question 0

What is the function of the Lateral Posterior Nucleus?

Answer 0

The function of the Lateral Posterior Nucleus is to integrate sensory information.

Question 1

What is the function of the Dorsomedial Nucleus?

Answer 1

The function of the Dorsomedial Nucleus is to integrate mood and instincts.

Question 2

What is the function of the Pulvinar?

Answer 2

The Pulvinar integrates Somatic, visual and auditory information.

Question 3

What is the function of the Lateral Geniculate Body?

Answer 3

The Lateral Geniculate Body relays information to the Occupital Lobe of the Cerebral Cortex.

Question 4

What is the function of the Ventral Posterolateral Nucleus?

Answer 4

The Ventral Posterolateral Nucleus integrates sensory information such as pain, touch, pressure, temperature, vibration and taste.

Question 5

What is the function of the Ventrolateral and Ventral Anterior Nuclei.

Answer 5

The Ventrolateral and Ventral Anterior Nuclei take part in controlling voluntary muscle movement.

Question 6

What is the function of the Anterior?

Answer 6

The anterior controls memory and emotion.

Question 7

What is the function of the Internal Medullary Lamina?

Answer 7

The Internal Medullary Lamina surrounds intralaminar nuclei which control alertness.