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| consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain |
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| carries nutrients and waste to/from the the CNS |
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| clear liquid composed primarily of water that protects the brain and the spinal cord from chemical and physical injury |
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| consists of the cerebrum, corpus callosum and the thalamus. receives and integrates info concerning emotions and conscious thought |
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| consists of the pons, medulla oblongata, and the cerebellum. coordinates basic, automatic and vital functions |
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| consists of the tectum and tegmentum, relays visual and auditory inputs; coordinates movement |
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| coordinates language, controls decision making and produces conscious thought |
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| bridges the two cerebral hemispheres |
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| receives, processes, and transfers information |
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| connects cerebellum and the spinal cord to the higher brain centers; aids the medulla in regulating respiration |
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| controls automatic functions of the internal organs |
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| controls basic and skilled movements |
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| is the thermostat of the body; helps regulate homeostasis |
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| neuronal pathway that involves emotion and memory; connects the thalamus, hypothalamus and the inner portions of the cerebrum |
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| working memory; information is stored for only a few hours |
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| information is stored from days to years. involves permanent changes in neurons and synapses |
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