The Emx2 gene, which is closely related to the Otx2 gene, helps gives rise to the ventral and dorsal parts of this structure, which are divided by the ZLI organizer. This structure contains koniocellular, parvocellular, and magnocellular cells, which, like other cells in this structure, alternate between "tonic" and "burst" states. With the caudate nucleus, it is separated
The Emx2 gene, which is closely related to the Otx2 gene, helps gives rise to the ventral and dorsal parts of this structure, which are divided by the ZLI organizer. This structure contains koniocellular, parvocellular, and magnocellular cells, which, like other cells in this structure, alternate between "tonic" and "burst" states. With the caudate nucleus, it is separated from the lenticulate nucleus by the internal capsule. An asparagine-to-aspartate mutation in PrP ("prion protein") results in fatal familial insomnia, a disease that causes the degeneration of this structure. Certain cells in this structure are connected to the association areas of the cortex, while its relay neurons include the lateral geniculate nucleus. This largest part of the diencephalon helps regulate sleep and consciousness. For 10 points, name this structure in the brain that relays non-olfactory sensory information to the central cortex.
The Emx2 gene, which is closely related to the Otx2 gene, helps gives rise to the ventral and dorsal parts of this structure, which are divided by the ZLI organizer.
thalamus