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brain
brain parts & function
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brain stem | the largest & most complete part of the brain. it contains of the cerebrum - the area with all the folds & grooves |
| hypothalamus | this part controls your pulse, thirst, appetite, sleep patterns & other processes in the body |
| cerebrum | this gland controls growth, metabolism, water & mineral balance, maturity, and response to stress |
| forebrain | this part takes in, sends out & coordinates the brain's messages |
| pituitary gland | this part is responsible for balance, movement, and coordination |
| bone | this protects the brain from damage |
| spine | a set of ring-shaped bones called vertebrae that extends from the skull down the body & encloses the spinal cord |
| spinal cord | a long bundle of nerve tissue about 18 inches long & 1/2 inch thick that extends from the brain down the body |
| sight | direction of contract, color & movement |
| smell | sencony nervous in the nose that detects oder molecules & relay signals to the olfactory bulb |
| hearing | the auditory nerve then sends those signals to your brain |
| touch | the parential lobe is also involved in interpreting pain & touch in the body |
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