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cerebral cortex function
Controls complex thought processes like language, memory, learning, thinking, decision making, and emotion
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thalamus function
The body's information relay station. All information from your body's senses (except smell) must be processed before being sent to your brain's cerebral cortex for interpretation. also plays a role in sleep and wakefulness,
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corpus callosum function
the thick bundle of nerve fibres that ensures both sides of the brain can communicate and send signals to each other.
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hypothalamus function
acts as your body's smart control coordinating center. Its main function is to keep your body in a stable state called homeostasis. manages hormones, controls appetite, regulates emotional responses and body temperature
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Pituary Gland Function
"master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. secretes hormones which carry messages around the body via the bloodstream. It controls several hormone glands in the body, including the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries and testes
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midbrain function
part of the central nervous system. plays a crucial role in processing visual and auditory signals. regulates eye movement and pupil dilation + muscle movement and motor control
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pons function
handles unconscious processes and jobs, such as your sleep-wake cycle and breathing. also contains several junction points for nerves that control muscles and carry information from senses in your head and face.
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medulla function
it is where the brain and spinal cord connect, making it a key conduit for nerve signals to and from your body. It also helps control heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure + circulation
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cerebellum function
controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions. muscle control, balance , movement, language processing and memory
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where is the cerebral cortex
where is the cerebral cortex
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Where is the thalamus
Where is the thalamus
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where is the corpus callosum
where is the corpus callosum
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where is the hypothalamus
where is the hypothalamus
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where is the pituitary gland
where is the pituitary gland
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Where is the midbrain
Where is the midbrain
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Where is the pons
Where is the pons
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where is the medulla
where is the medulla
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Where is the cerebellum
Where is the cerebellum
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