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Medulla Oblongata |
Regulates vital functions (heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure) Contains reflex centers (vomiting, coughing, sneezing, hiccuping, swallowing) Found at base of brain |
Like the Stage Manager |
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Cerebrum |
Largest portion of brain. Last center to receive sensory input. Commands voluntary motor responses. Memory, ability to learn. The senses are integrated here. |
The braniac of the group |
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Hypothalamus |
Acts as integrating center that maintains homeostasis. Regulates hunger, sleep, thirst, body temp, water balance. |
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Thalamus |
Receives all sensory input except for smell. Integrates information and sends it to the appropriate portion of the brain. Participates in memory and emotions |
Like a receptionist |
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Cerebellum |
Recieves sensory input from joints, muscles and other sensory pathways. Recieves motor output from cerebral cortex. Maintains posture, balance. Insures muscles work together to work smoothly and coordinated. |
Like the team captain |
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Pituitary Gland |
Nick named master gland as it creates so many different hormones. (ADH) Delivers hormones through blood. |
Like a factory, makes and delivers |
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Corpus Callosum |
Extensive bridge of nerves that connects the two sides of the cerebral hemispheres. |
Like a cell phone tower, transports messages. |
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Meinges |
Protective membrane that wraps around the brain and spinal cord. 3 of them. |
Like a big fluffy jacket. |
