Multiple choice

After a fire accident, an individual lost his power to feel pain and pay attention. The part of the brain that must have been affected is _________.

  1. hypothalamus

  2. motor cortex

  3. sensory cortex

  4. amygdala

  5. thalamus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Thalamus lies near the centre of the brain and regulates input and output to and from the brain including the sensation of pain and attention.