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Brain anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Midbrain | Relays visual and auditory inputs. Coordinates movement |
| Cerebellum | Controls basic and skilled movements |
| Medulla oblongata | Controls automatic functions of internal organs |
| Pons | Connects cerebellum, spinal cord with higher brain centers. Aids medulla in regulating respiration |
| Thalamus | Receives, processes, and transfers information |
| Corpus callosum | Bridges the two cerebral hemispheres |
| Cerebrum | Coordinates language. Controls decision making. Produces conscious thought. |