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Structure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypothalamus | site of regulation of body temperature and water balance; most important autonomic center of brain |
| corpora quadrigemina | located in the midbrain; contains reflex centers for vision and hearing |
| cerebellum | coordinates complex muscular movements |
| medulla oblongata | contains autonomic center regulating heart rate, respiration, and other visceral activities |
| corpus callosum | large fiber tract connecting the cerebral hemispheres |
| hypothalamus | part of the endocrine system |
| cerebral aqueduct | canal that connects the third and fourth ventricles |
| thalamus | the intermediate mass is part of it |