This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology
Non-specific nuclei of thalamus is related to which sense / function ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Arousal / aleing, B. Pain & temperature, C. Olfaction, D. Posture
A: Arousal / aleing
Answer: A: Arousal / aleing 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Arousal / Aleing(Ref: Principles of medical physiology p. 717)Non Specific Nuclei:These nuclei also receive sensory information but project to the coex in a diverse manner.Therefore they seem to be involved in the arousal induced by sensory stimuli.These nuclei are intralaminar and reticular nuclei.