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Cerebelleum
Processes messages from muscles, tendons, and inner ear. Responsible for balance and coordination. |
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Brain Stem
Main pathway for messages to and from the brain. Regulates body functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and body temperature. |
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Hemispheres
Half of a sphere. Left or right side of the cerebrum. |
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Corpus Collosum
Fibrous tissue processes messages between the hemispheres. |
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Sulci
Grooves (ditches) in the surface of the cerebrum. |
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Gyri
Bumps (hills) in the surface of the cerebrum. |
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Anterior
Front of a living creature. |
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Posterior
Back of a living creature. Hind end of the body. |
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Dorsal
Top of a living creature and near the back. |
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Ventral
The bottom of a living thing. Near the belly. |
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Occipical Lobe
Processes visual information |
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Parietal Lob
Coordinates messages for touch and movement |
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Temporal Lobe
Advanced processing of sensory input. Supports speech and language. |
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