Question

Above the thalamus and under the cerebral cortex lie large clusters, or ganglia, of neurons called

Answer 1

The thalamus is a collection of nuclei that relay information between the cerebral cortex and the periphery. It processes sensory information before sending it to the cortex.

Step-by-step explanation:

The thalamus is a collection of several nuclei that relay information between the cerebral cortex and the periphery, spinal cord, or brain stem. All sensory information, except for the sense of smell, passes through the thalamus before processing by the cortex. Axons from the peripheral sensory organs, or intermediate nuclei, synapse in the thalamus, and thalamic neurons project directly to the cerebrum.