Fill in the Blanks Thalamus A&POnline version unit two by Kirsten Storemski 1 sensory mass projected emotions strong associated masses third cerebral intermediate ventricle thalamus mood periphery cortex switchboard The is two rounded one on either side of the . Sometimes there is an of the Thalamus which is a bridge of thalamic tissue across the 3rd ventricle . The thalamus functions as a of the brain . Sensory information is from the , through the thalamus , and to the . It also influences and actions with .