Early Brain Development

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Forebrain
The anterior part of the brain, including the hemispheres and the central brain structures.
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Midbrain
The middle section of the brain forming part of the central nervous system.
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Hindbrain
The lower part of the brain that includes the cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata.
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Anterior
Directed towards the front
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Posterior
Directed towards the back
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Cerebellum
An area of the brain near to the brainstem that controls motor movements
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Medulla Oblongata
Connects the upper brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic responses.
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Involuntary response
A response to a stimulus that occurs without someone making a conscious choice. they are automatic, such as reflexes.
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Neural connections
Links formed by messages passing from one nerve cell (neuron) to another.
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The middle section of the brain forming part of the central nervous system.

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Midbrain

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Front

The lower part of the brain that includes the cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata.

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Front

Directed towards the front

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Front

Directed towards the back

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