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Parts Of The Brain
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cerebrum | largest part of the brain, responsible for memory |
| Cerebellum | coordinates balance |
| Brain Stem | controls breathing, heart rate, spinal cord |
| Pons | regulates Cerebrum and Cerebellum |
| Medulla Oblongata | lowest part of the brain stem |
| Parietal Lobe | processes pain and temperature. |
| Occipital Lobe | responsible for vision |
| Frontal Lobe | helps personality and planning |
| Temporal Lobe | handles hearing. |
| Motor Cortex | controls muscle movements |
| Sensory Cortex | processes sensory |
| Corpus Callosum | bundle of nerve fibers connecting right to left |
| Pituitary Gland | controls hormones and reproduction, also growth |
| Thalamus | controls alertness |
| Hypothalamus | maintains homeostasis |
| Hippocampus | spatial navigation |