Thalamus: FunctionsThalamus: Functions
Relays all sensory information exceptsmell to the cerebral cortex.Relays all sensory information exceptsmell to the cerebral cortex.
Provides crude awareness.Provides crude awareness.
Initial autonomic response of the body tointense pain (physiologic shock).Initial autonomic response of the body tointense pain (physiologic shock).
Interpretation center for crude pain,temperature, light touch, pressure.Interpretation center for crude pain,temperature, light touch, pressure.