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AP PSYCH BRAIN PARTS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medulla | Breathing, heartbeat, and other vital life functions. |
| Broca's Area | linked to speech |
| Wernicke's Area | Involved in the understanding of written and spoken language. |
| Pons | Helps coordinate movements on left and right sides of body. |
| Hippocampus | Helps form new memories |
| Thalamus | Relays Information. |
| Pituitary GLAND | Helps control hormonal system |
| Cerebrum | facilitates interhemispheric communication |
| Cerebellum | Coordinated, rapid voluntary movements |