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Cerebrum

Conscious thought and perception, largest part of the brain

Cerebellum

Motor, control, coordinates movements

Diencephalon

A. Thalamus


B. Hypothalamus


C. Pituitary

Hypothalamus

Controls temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, etc. helps to regulate neuroendocrine function and homeostasis of the body

Pituitary

Endocrine gland with secretes ACTH, TSH, growth hormone, prolactin LH and FSH

Brain stem: connects the brain to the spinal cord. Comprised of 3 parts

A. Medulla oblongata


B. Pons


C. Midbrain

Meninges: cover the brain and spinal cord. Made up of 3 layers.

A. Dura mater: outer layer of meninges


B. Arachnoid: middle layer of meninges


C. Pia mater: inner layer of meninges