the brain
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- Created on: 18-10-15 17:20
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- The Brain
- The cerebrum
- largest part of the brain, divided into 2 halves called the cerebral hemisphere
- thin outer layer called cerebral cortex, which is folded
- vision, hearing, learning and thinking
- Hypothalamus
- found just beneath the middle of the brain
- it maintains body temp. produces hormones to control pituitary gland
- Medulla oblongata
- at the base of the brain, at the top of the spinal chord
- controls breathing and heart rate
- Cerebellum
- underneath the cerebrum, also has folded cortex
- controls muscle coordination, posture and coordination of balance
- The cerebrum
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