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Cerebral Hemisphere

The two halves of the brain, divided into left and right.

<p>The two halves of the brain, divided into left and right.</p>
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Gyrus

the ridge on the brain

<p>the ridge on the brain</p>
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Sulcus

the groove on the brain

<p>the groove on the brain</p>
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Longitudinal Fissure

Deep groove separating the two cerebral hemispheres.

<p>Deep groove separating the two cerebral hemispheres.</p>
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Corpus Callosum

Large bundle of nerve fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.

<p>Large bundle of nerve fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.</p>
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Choroid Plexus

Tissue in the ventricles that produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

<p>Tissue in the ventricles that produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).</p>
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Pineal Gland

Small endocrine gland producing melatonin, involved in regulating sleep cycles.

<p>Small endocrine gland producing melatonin, involved in regulating sleep cycles.</p>
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Thalamus

Relay station for sensory information going to the cerebral cortex.

<p>Relay station for sensory information going to the cerebral cortex.</p>
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Hypothalamus

Regulates vital functions like temperature, hunger, and thirst; connects the nervous and endocrine systems.

<p>Regulates vital functions like temperature, hunger, and thirst; connects the nervous and endocrine systems.</p>
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Corpora Quadrigemina

Located in the midbrain, involved in visual and auditory processing.

<p>Located in the midbrain, involved in visual and auditory processing.</p>
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Cerebellum

Coordinates movement and balance.

<p>Coordinates movement and balance.</p>
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4th Ventricle

One of the CSF-filled cavities; located between the pons and cerebellum.

<p>One of the CSF-filled cavities; located between the pons and cerebellum.</p>
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Cerebral Aqueduct

Connects the 3rd and 4th ventricles, allowing CSF flow.

<p>Connects the 3rd and 4th ventricles, allowing CSF flow.</p>
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Optic Chiasma

Area where optic nerve fibers cross.

<p>Area where optic nerve fibers cross.</p>
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Pons

Part of the brainstem involved in breathing and communication between different parts of the brain.

<p>Part of the brainstem involved in breathing and communication between different parts of the brain.</p>
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Medulla Oblongata

Controls essential functions like heart rate and respiration.

<p>Controls essential functions like heart rate and respiration.</p>
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Olfactory Bulb

Processes smell information.

<p>Processes smell information.</p>
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Pituitary Gland

Known as the "master gland," it regulates various hormonal functions.

<p>Known as the "master gland," it regulates various hormonal functions.</p>