Thalamus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011918",
  "term": "Thalamus",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A large, ovoid mass of grey matter located in the dorsal part of the diencephalon, deep within the brain. It acts as a relay station for sensory information, transmitting signals from the spinal cord and brainstem to the cerebral cortex. The thalamus also participates in motor control, consciousness, sleep, and alertness.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cerebral hemisphere",
    "diencephalon",
    "grey matter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 812 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/thalamus/"
}