Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

Nearly all sensory information going to which structure passes through the thalamus?

Medulla oblongata

Cerebellum

Cerebral cortex

Spinal cord

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Understand the role of the thalamus in the brain: The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, processing and transmitting it to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Identify the primary destination for sensory information in the brain: The cerebral cortex is the main area where sensory information is processed and interpreted.

Recognize the pathway of sensory information: Most sensory signals from the body are first sent to the thalamus, which then relays them to the cerebral cortex for further processing.

Differentiate between the structures listed: The medulla oblongata, cerebellum, and spinal cord have different functions, such as regulating autonomic functions, coordinating movement, and transmitting signals to and from the brain, respectively.

Conclude that the cerebral cortex is the correct answer: Since the thalamus relays nearly all sensory information to the cerebral cortex, it is the structure through which this information passes.