What does the "Association and Integral Function" job of the Thalamus actually mean in terms of the Thalum's job? What is this function?

This function is the integrating of visceral and somatic responses caused via emotional response to a stimulus. It also helps file and decode memories (makes sense because strong memories often have emotional connections). i.e. the common figurative sayings of having "butterflies in your stomach" or "feeling your stomach drop".