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RFESD anatomy / Nervous system
Nervous system
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03/15/2012

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Cerebrum
Definition
the largest portion of the brain encompassing two thirds of the brain and is divided into two hemispheres. Its functions include thought, perception, producing and understanding language and motor funciton which are just a few
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Cerebellum
Definition
Is located in the posterior just above the brainstem and controls motor movenment coordination, balance, equilibrium, and muscle tone.
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Frontal lobe
Definition
Is the anterior portion of the cerebral cortex controlling movement, decesion making, problem solving and planning
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Temporal lobe
Definition
Is located anterior to the occipital lobe and underneath the frontal lobe and controls auditory perception, memory, speech, and emotional response
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Occipital lobe
Definition
Is located on the posterior portion of the cerebral cortex and controls both visual perception and color recognition
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Medulla oblongata
Definition
Is located just in front of the cerebellum and controls autonomic functions, relays signals between the brain and the spinal cord and involves coordination of body movements
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Spinal cord
Definition
As part of the central nervous system is connected to the brain and consists of millions of nerve fibers which transmit electrical information to and from all parts of the body with the brain. The nervous systems directly connecting the spinal cord to the body are known as the peripheral nervous system
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Parietal lobe
Definition
integrates sensory information, particularly determining spatial sense and navigation
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