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Brain - Diencephalon
4 major areas of the brain - Diencephalon
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The diencephalon includes the WHAT and the WHAT? | Thalamus, hypothalamus |
| The WHAT serves as a relay station for most of the sensory fibers travelling from the lower brain and spinal cord region to the sensory areas of the cerebrum. | Thalamus |
| The WHAT helps regulate many body processes including body temperature, water balance, metabolism. | Hypothalamus |
| Located under the hypothalamus is the WHAT gland? | Pituitary |
| This gland directly or indirectly affects almost every hormone in the body. | Pituitary |