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hindbrain region
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includes the cerebellum, the medulla, and the pons. the most primitive region of the brain.
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medulla
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responsible for regulating unconscious functions such as breathing
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pons
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regulates arousal levels - latin for bridge
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cerebellum
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a large and deeply folded structure that regulates physical balance
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midbrain region
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the segment of the brainstem that lies between the hindbrain and the forebrain
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reticular formation
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regulates sleep and wakefulness - runs through both the hindbrain and midbrain regions
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forebrain region
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the largest and most complex region of the brain, encompassing a variety of structures, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, and cerebrum
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thalamus
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the brain's relay center - all sensory info goes here first, then it relays the info to other structures in the brain
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hypothalamus
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structure found near the base of the forebrain that is involved in the regulation of the basic biological needs.
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limbic system
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involve din the regulation of emotion, memory, and motivation - sexy button
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cerebrum
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the part of the forebrain that is responsible for cognition and reasoning. The brain's largest and most complex structure - it consists of four lobes: the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, and the frontal lobe
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broca's area
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an area of the brain that plays an important role in speech production
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wernicke's area
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an area of the brain involved in language comprehension
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corpus callosum
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the structure that connects the two cerebral hemispheres
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