parietal lobe

The parietal lobe is located in the middle section of the brain and is associated with processing tactile sensory information such as pressure, touch, and pain. A portion of the brain known as the somatosensory cortex is located in this lobe and is essential to the processing of the body’s senses.

By far the largest region of your brain is the forebrain (derived from the developmental prosencephalon), which contains the entire cerebrum and several structures directly nestled within it – the thalamus, hypothalamus, the pineal gland and the limbic system.

The thalamus is a mostly gray matter structure of the diencephalon that has many essential roles in human physiology. The thalamus is composed of different nuclei that each serve a unique role, ranging from relaying sensory and motor signals, as well as regulation of consciousness and alertness.

The thalamus is a small structure within the brain located just above the brain stem between the cerebral cortex and the midbrain and has extensive nerve connections to both. The primary function of the thalamus is to relay motor and sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.

The two hemispheres in your brain are connected by a thick bundle of nerve fibres called the corpus callosum that ensures both sides of the brain can communicate and send signals to each other.

Speech and Cognitive Therapy While thalamus damage primarily causes sensory problems, it can also lead to behavioral and cognitive changes. For example, many patients with a thalamus injury have incorrect speech patterns and can struggle to find the right words. Others display apathy and memory problems.

Following a thalamic stroke, full recovery can take anywhere from a week or two to several months. Depending on how severe the stroke was and how quickly it was treated, you may have some permanent symptoms.

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Thalamus inputs to the prefrontal cortex sustained working memory by stabilizing activity there during the delay.

A major role of the thalamus is to support the motor and language system. Damage to the thalamus can lead to permanent coma. The important function of hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. It also secretes neurohormones.

While some hypothalamus conditions are unavoidable, there are a few things you can do to keep your hypothalamus healthy.

1. Eat a balanced diet. While eating a balanced diet is important for every body part, it’s especially crucial when it comes to the hypothalamus.
2. Get enough sleep.
3. Exercise.

The Limbic System The thalamus serves as a sensory relay center; its neurons project signals to both the amygdala and the higher cortical regions for further processing. The processes of the limbic system control our physical and emotional responses to environmental stimuli.

limbic system