9- Answer the following questions (1 point): A. Which of the following brain regions is a major convergence area for most sensory input before it is sent on to the cerebral cortex. a. hypothalamus b. cerebellum c. brainstem d. thalamus B. In addition to its vital role in maintaining overall body homeostasis, which brain region synthesizes some major body hormones?
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