As we have learnt in thalamus:
- The thalamus constitutes the largest component of the diencephalon.
- It lies superior to the midbrain is composed primarily of grey matter.
- It is composed of a variety of nuclei that serve diverse functions.
- In general, these nuclei serve as relays by which information is transmitted from different regions of the central nervous system (CNS) to the cerebral cortex.
Therefore, the thalamus constitutes the largest component of the diencephalon.
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