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- brain - the portion of the brain and spinal cord contained within the skull
which is made up of the cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla and mid brain
- cortex - the soft folds of tissue where the majority of activity is recorded.
The folds increase the brain's surface area and therefore, the number of neurons
=
activity.
- cerebrum - the largest and uppermost segment of the brain which is divided
into the left and right halves of the brain
- cerebellum - regulates movements; coordinates voluntary muscular activity
as in walking and maintaining equilibrium
- corpus callosum - links the right and left hemispheres, enabling us to access
information from both sides, e.g.. a person's face (left) with his/her name.
- thalamus - translates incoming sensory signals to appropriate areas of the
cortex
- hypothalamus - part of the limbic system that activates, controls and
integrates part of the nervous system, the endocrine processes, and many
bodily functions such as temperature, sleep and appetite
- limbic system - group of related nervous system structures in the mid brain
associated with various emotions and feelings
- medulla - a vital part of the brain that contains the heart, blood vessel and
breathing centres of the brain
- midbrain - aids in sensory and motor functions
