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Cerebrum

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The cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement. Enables speech, thinking and emotions

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Corpus callosum

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Connects the hemispheres of the brain to ensure they can communicate

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Thalamus

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The thalamus eceives and processes information from the senses before sending it to the cerebral cortex

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Pons

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Pons contains the expiratory centre and controls facial movements and sensory information

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Cerebellum

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance

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Medulla Oblongata

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The Medulla Oblongata contains the respiratory, vasomotor and cardiac centre

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Spinal Cord

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The spinal cord transmits nerve impulses to and from the brain and coordinates reflexes

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Pituitary gland

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The pituitary gland regulates growth, metabolism and reproduction through hormone production

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hypothalamus

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The hypothalamus maintain homeostasis

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What does the cardiac centre in the medulla oblongata do?

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Regulates the rate and force of the heartbeat.

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What does the respiratory centre in the medulla oblongata do?

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Controls the rate and depth of breathing.

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What does the vasomotor centre in the medulla oblongata do?

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Regulates the diameter of blood vessels.

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