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| The longest part of the brain. |
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| What is a Corpus Callosum? |
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| Connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres or parts of the brain. |
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| What is the Cerebral Cortex? |
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| The thin folded outer layer of the cerebral hemispheres. It is important in sensory processing and motor responses. |
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| It controls the coordination of muscle contraction for activities like walking. |
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| It links the cerebrum with the spinal chord. |
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| Relay center for visual and auditory information. |
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| Relay between cerebral hemispheres and the cerebellum. |
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| What is a Medulla Oblongata? |
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| Relay and control for various homoestatic activities. |
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| Directs oncoming sensory signals into the proper region of the cerebral cortex. |
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| Directly and indirectly controls the body's hormones. |
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| A group of connected brain centers, including the Thalamus, Hypothalamus, and cerebral cortex that plays a role in emotion, memory, and motivation |
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