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Brain Functions
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Anatomy
12th Grade
12/05/2012

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Pons
Definition
Relays sensory information to the thalamus and cerebellum
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Frontal Lobe
Definition
Controls logic, judgement, voluntary movements, and behaviors
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Temporal Lobe
Definition
Processes auditory information
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Medulla Oblongata
Definition
Regulates autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate
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Hypothalamus
Definition
Controls thirst, hunger, and temperature in the body
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Parietal Lobe
Definition
Contains the primary sensory cortex; processes sensory information
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Pineal Gland
Definition
Plays a role in controlling sleep patterns
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Thalamus
Definition
Relay center for sensory information
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Cerebellum
Definition
Controls complex motor patterns, involuntary movement, and balance
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Pituitary Gland
Definition
Secretes hormones such as growth hormone
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Occipital Lobe
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Processes visual information
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Corpus Callosum
Definition
Connects the right and left hemispheres
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Amygdala
Definition
Regulates emotions
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Hippocampus
Definition
Processes short-term memories
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