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Psych Vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| medulla | a structure at the base of the brain stem that controls vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing |
| pons | a brain structure located at the top of the brain stem that is involved in respiration, movement, and sleep |
| cerebellum | the area of the brain that is responsible for voluntary movement and balance |
| thalamus | the structure of the brain that relays messages from the sense organs to the cerebral cortex |
| hypothalamus | the neural structure located below the thalamus that controls temperature, hunger, thirst, and various aspects of emotion |
| limbic system | a group of neural structures at the base of the cerebral hemisphere that is associated with emotion and motivation |
| cerebrum | the large mass of the forebrain, consisting of two hemispheres |
| cerebral cortex | the bumpy, convoluted surface of the brain; the body's control and information-processing center |
| corpus callosum | the nerve fibers that connect the left and right hemispheres of the cerebral cortex |
| association areas | areas of the cerebral cortex that are involved in such mental operations as thinking, memory, learning, and problem solving |
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