What is the structure and function of the Cerebral Cortex?
Structure: The Cerebral Cortex is made up of tightly packed neurons and is the wrinkly, outermost layer that surrounds the brain. Function: Responsible for thinking and processing information from the five senses.
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What is the structure and function of the Frontal Lobe?
Structure: This is still the wrinkly, outermost layer that surrounds the brain but is located near the forehead. Function: Carries out higher mental processes such as thinking, decision making, and planning.
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What is the structure and function of the Cerebellum?
Structure: The cerebellum consists of two hemispheres which are connected by the vermis, a narrow midline area. Function: Responsible for balance and coordination of muscles and the body.
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What is the structure and function of the Hypothalamus?
Structure: The hypothalamus is an integral part of the brain. It is a small cone-shaped structure. Function: Responsible for behaviours such as hunger and thirst, as well as the maintenance of body temperature.
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What is the structure and function of the Medulla?
Structure: This is a cone-shaped, neuronal (nerve cell) mass in the hindbrain. Function: Carries out and regulates life sustaining functions such as breathing, swallowing and heart rate.
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What is the structure and function of the Frontal Lobe?
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Structure: This is still the wrinkly, outermost layer that surrounds the brain but is located near the forehead. Function: Carries out higher mental processes such as thinking, decision making, and planning.
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What is the structure and function of the Cerebellum?
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What is the structure and function of the Hypothalamus?
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What is the structure and function of the Medulla?
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