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Brain
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cerebrum | Thinking and voluntary actions. |
| Cerebellum | Balance and coordination. |
| Brain stem | Basic life functions. |
| Pons | Relays signals; helps with breathing and sleep. |
| Medulla oblongata | Controls heartbeat and breathing. |
| Parietal lobe | Touch and spatial sensing. |
| Occipital lobe | Vision. |
| Frontal lobe | Decision-making and movement. |
| Temporal lobe | Hearing and memory. |
| Motor cortex | Controls movement. |
| Sensory cortex | Processes touch. |
| Corpus callosum | Connects brain hemispheres. |
| Pituitary gland | Hormone control. |
| Thalamus | Relays sensory info. |
| Hypothalamus | Regulates homeostasis. |
| Hippocampus | Forms memories. |