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Central Nervous System (CNS) Brain and spinal cord; body’s control center.
Brain Processes information and controls the body.
Spinal Cord Sends signals between brain and body; controls reflexes.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Nerves outside the CNS.
Brachial Plexus Nerve network controlling the arm and hand.
Ulnar Nerve Sensation and movement in pinky-side of hand.
Radial Nerve Controls back of arm and hand movement.
Median Nerve Controls thumb movement and hand sensation.
Sciatic Nerve Large nerve running from lower back to leg.
External Brain Outer, visible parts of the brain.
Occipital Lobe Vision processing.
Cerebellum Balance and coordination.
Brain Stem Controls vital automatic functions.
Frontal Lobe Decision-making, personality, movement.
Temporal Lobe Hearing, language, memory.
Parietal Lobe Touch and spatial awareness.
Wernicke’s Area Understanding language.
Broca’s Area Producing speech.
Sensory Cortex Receives sensory input.
Motor Cortex Controls voluntary movement.
Spinal Cord Signal pathway and reflex center.
Gyrus (Gyri) Raised folds of the brain.
Sulcus (Sulci) Grooves between brain folds.
Brain Stem Connects brain and spinal cord.
Amygdala Emotion processing, especially fear.
Hypothalamus Regulates hunger, thirst, and hormones.
Olfactory Bulbs Sense of smell.
Limbic System Emotion and memory system.
Hippocampus Forms new memories.
Corpus Callosum Connects brain hemispheres.
Pineal Gland Controls sleep cycles.
Pituitary Gland Controls other endocrine glands.
Thalamus Sensory relay station.
Pons Regulates sleep and breathing.
Medulla Oblongata Controls heart rate and breathing.
Midbrain Movement and sensory reflexes.
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