early brain development

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brain
the organ in your head made up of nerves that processes information and controls behavior
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fore brain
the anterior part of the brain, including the hemispheres and the central brain structures
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mid brain
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, when used in relation to our biology
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posterior
directed towards the back, when used in relation to our biology
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cerebellum
an area of the brain near to the brainstem that controls motor movements (muscle activity )
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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 anterior part of the brain, including the hemispheres and the central brain structures

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fore brain

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the middle section of the brain forming part of the central nervous system

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

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directed towards the front, when used in relation to our biology

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