The Brain & Brain Structures

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Brainstem

basic life functions

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Medulla

breathing. heart rate

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Reticular formation

arousal and alertness

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Thalamus

sensory relay station

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Cerebellum

balance, coordination

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Limbic system

emotion + memory

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Amygdala

fear and emotion

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Hypothalamus

hunger, hormons, homeostasis

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Hippocampus

memory formation

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Glial cells

support and nourish neurons

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Cerebral cortex

outer layer for higher thinking