Part of the brain acting as relay centre is ---------.

Thalamus

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Hypothalamus

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Medulla oblongata

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Pituitary

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Solution

The correct option is A Thalamus
The thalamus is a vital structure lying deep within the brain that has several important functions. There are extensive nerve networks that send signals all around the structures of the brain including the cerebral cortex. The thalamus is involved in sensory and motor signal relay and the regulation of consciousness and sleep.

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