Question

A receptionist's job is to take incoming phone calls and send them to the appropriate employees so customers' questions can be answered accordingly. Receptionists also welcome visitors and ensure they speak to whomever they came to visit. Which of the following brain structures would have a job similar to that of a receptionist? A) pons B) hypothalamus C) cerebellum D) amygdala E) thalamus

Answer 1

Answer:

E) thalamus                      

Explanation:

Thalamus: The term Thalamus is defined as the small structure present in the brain located above the brain stem between mid-brain and cerebral cortex and consists of extensive nerve connections.

Function: Relay sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, motor controls, receives auditory, regulation of sleep, consciousness, and alertness, etc.

Damage even to a little portion of the thalamus can lead to the risk of coma, sensory changes in body parts, lack of movement or motor disturbances.

In the question above, the brain structure that would have a similar job to that of the receptionist will be Thalamus.