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Thalamic Regulation

Meaning

Thalamic Regulation refers to the critical functional control exerted by the thalamus, a large, bilaterally symmetric mass of gray matter situated deep within the forebrain, over the flow of sensory and motor information to the cerebral cortex. It acts as the principal relay and integration center, selectively filtering and gating information to prevent sensory overload and ensure focused cortical processing. Optimal thalamic function is vital for attention, consciousness, and sleep-wake cycles.