Thalamus

Integrates information from sensory systems and projects it to the correct region of the neocortex.
 * Pulvinar: receives visual input from the Superior colliculus, and sends it to the parietal and temporal lobes.
 * LGN: receives visual input from the optic tract, and sends it to the visual cortex.
 * Medial geniculate nucleus: Receives auditory input from the inferior colliculus, and sends it to the auditory cortex.
 * Ventrolateral nucleus: Receives somatosensory input from the medial lemniscus. Sends this information to the primary motor and premotor cortex, as well as the somatosensory cortex.
 * Dorsomedial nucleus: Receives olfactory input from the pyriform cortex. Sends this to the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) in the prefrontal cortex.
 * Ventroposterior medial nucleus: Receives gustatory input from the taste buds. Sends this information to the primary somatosensory cortex and gustatory cortex.