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1
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Four lobes of Cerebrum

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Frontal, Parietal (L and R), Temporal, and Occipital

2
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Cerebellum

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below and behind the Cerebrum, looks like a smaller brain.

Muscle movement and posture

3
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Diencephalon

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Anteromost part of underside of brain. Includes: Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Optic Chiasm, and Pituitary Gland.

4
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Thalamus

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Part of Diencephalon. Processes all senses except smell

5
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Hypothalamus

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Part of Diencephalon. Basic body functions: hunger, thirst, sleep, body temp, blood pressure.

6
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Optic Chiasm

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Part of the Diencephalon. Where the optic nerves cross

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Pituitary Gland

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Part of the diencephalon and also the Endocrine System.

8
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Midbrain/Mesencephalon

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Visual reflexes, hearing

9
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Pons

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Relay center for brain

10
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Medulla Oblongata

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Continuous with spinal cord posteriorly and the Pons anteriorly. Impulse relay center: controls heart, respiration, and vasomotor reactions.

11
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Fornix

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A bundle of white matter fibers that arches around the thalamus. (not brain specific)