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The Human Brain

Basic parts of the Human Brain

AB
Hindbrainlocated in rear of skull; involved with basic processes of Life
MidbrainAbove Pons; integrates sensory info and relays it upwards
Forebraincovers brains central core; responsible for thinking/language/motor control
Cerebelumcontrols balance/posture
PonsBridge between spinal cord and brain
MedulaBreathing/ Heartrate/ Reflexes
Hypothalamuscontrols hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior
Thalamusintegrates sensory input
Corpus Callosumbridge between the 2 hemispheres
Cerebral Cortexouter layer of the forebrain involved in high order thinking
Left BrainVerbal /Math/ Analytical Skills
Right BrainNon-Verbal/ Spatial/ Holistic Skills
Ocipital LobeVision
Parietial LobeBody Sensations
Primary Somatosensory CortexRecieves info from touch sensors
Frontal LobePlanning of movements/ working memory
Primary Motor CortexFine Movement Control
Temporal LobeHearing/ Adv. Visual Processing

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