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Brain Structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cerebrum | Largest part; controls thinking, senses, and voluntary movement. |
| Cerebellum | Coordinates balance and movement. |
| Brain Stem | Controls basic life functions (breathing, heart rate). |
| Pons | Helps with breathing and sends signals between brain parts. |
| Medulla Oblongata | Controls heartbeat, breathing, and reflexes. |
| Parietal Lobe | Processes touch, temperature, and spatial awareness. |
| Occipital Lobe | Vision center. |
| Frontal Lobe | Decision-making, planning, personality, movement. |
| Temporal Lobe | Hearing, memory, and language |
| Motor Cortex | Controls voluntary muscle movement. |
| Sensory Cortex | Processes touch and body sensations |
| Corpus Callosum | Connects the two brain hemispheres. |
| Pituitary Gland | “Master gland”; controls hormones. |
| Thalamus | Relay station for sensory information. |
| Hypothalamus | Regulates hunger, temperature, emotions, hormones. |
| Hippocampus | Forms and stores memories. |