AP Phsycology Summer Assignment

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cerebral cortex

outer region of the cerebrum, containing sheets of nerve cells; gray matter of the brain

<p>outer region of the cerebrum, containing sheets of nerve cells; gray matter of the brain</p>
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Thalamus

the brain's sensory switchboard, located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla

<p><span>the brain's sensory switchboard, located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla</span></p>
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Hypothalamus

A neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward.

<p><span>A neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward.</span></p>
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Hippocampus

A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories for storage.

<p><span>A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories for storage.</span></p>
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Pituitary gland

The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.

<p><span>The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.</span></p>
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Midbrain

A small part of the brain above the pons that integrates sensory information and relays it upward.

<p><span>A small part of the brain above the pons that integrates sensory information and relays it upward.</span></p>
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Pons

sleep and arousal

<p><span>sleep and arousal</span></p>
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Medulla

the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing

<p><span>the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing</span></p>
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Brainstem

the oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; the brainstem is responsible for automatic survival functions

<p><span>the oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; the brainstem is responsible for automatic survival functions</span></p>
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spinal cord

Nerves that run up and down the length of the back and transmit most messages between the body and brain

<p><span>Nerves that run up and down the length of the back and transmit most messages between the body and brain</span></p>
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Cerebellum

A large structure of the hindbrain that controls fine motor skills.

<p><span>A large structure of the hindbrain that controls fine motor skills.</span></p>
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Corpus callosum

the large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them

<p><span>the large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them</span></p>