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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Thalamus The thalamus is a collection of 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. It is a requisite synapse in any sensory pathway, except for olfaction. The thalamus does not just pass the information on, it also processes that information. For example, the portion of the thalamus that receives visual information will influence what visual stimuli are important, or what receives attention. The cerebrum also sends information down to the thalamus, which usually communicates motor commands. This involves interactions with the cerebellum and other nuclei in the brain stem. The cerebrum interacts with the basal nuclei, which involves connections with the thalamus. The primary output of the basal nuclei is to the thalamus, which relays that output to the cerebral cortex. The cortex also sends information to the thalamus that will then influence the effects of the basal nuclei. Q: The primary output of the basal nuclei is to the thalamus, which relays that output to where? Choices: - effect cortex - Back cortex - suffering cortex - cerebral cortex A:
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cerebral cortex

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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electric and magnetic energy that travel through space at the speed of light. The energy travels in tiny "packets" of energy, called photons. Photons of gamma energy are called gamma particles. Other electromagnetic waves include microwaves, light rays, and X rays. Gamma rays have the greatest amount of energy of all electromagnetic waves. You can learn more about gamma radiation at this URL: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=okyynBaSOtA. Q: Electromagnetic waves are comprised of what two types of energy? Choices: - solar and kinetic - kinetic and electric - magnetic and gravitational - electric and magnetic A:
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electric and magnetic

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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: What type of response do signal transductions within target cells bring about? Choices: - resporatory - bacterial - psychological - physiological A:
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physiological