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- 1. A structure in the hindbrain involved with sleep and wakefulness
- 5. a set of almond-shaped structures in the limbic system believed to play an important role in aggression, rage, and fear
- 6. the largest and uppermost part of the brain; contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, basal ganglia, and cerebral cortex
- 12. the part of the parietal lobe that processes information about touch and pressure on the skin, as well as the position of the parts of our bodies as we move about
- 13. The "stalk" in the lower part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to higher regions of the brain
- 14. A structure in the forebrain that serves as a relay station for sensory information and that plays a key role in regulating states of wakefulness and sleep
- 15. the wrinkled, outer layer of gray matter that covers the cerebral hemispheres; controls higher mental functions, such as thought and language
- 17. a formation of structures on the forebrain that includes the hippocampus, amygdala, and parts of the thalamus and hypothalamus; is involved in memory and emotional processing
- 18. a region of the frontal lobes involved in regulating body movement
- 20. the parts of the cerebral cortex lying beneath and somewhat behind the frontal lobes that are involved in processing auditory stimuli
- 21. a small, pea-sized structure in the forebrain that helps regulate many vita; bodily functions, including body temp and reproduction, as well as emotional states, aggression, and response to stress
- 23. The lowest and, in evolutionary terms, oldest part of the brain; includes the medulla, pons, and cerebellum
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- 2. the parts of the cerebral cortex, located at the back of both cerebral hemispheres
- 3. the right and left masses of the cerebrum, which are joined by the corpus callosum
- 4. the part of the brain that lies on top of the hindbrain and below the forebrain
- 5. parts of the cerebral cortex that piece together sensory information to form meaningful perceptions of the world and perform higher mental functions
- 7. the thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the two cerebral hemispheres
- 8. A structure in the hindbrain involved in controlling coordination and balance
- 9. formation a weblike formation of neurons involved in regulating states of attention, alertness, and arousal
- 10. the parts of the cerebral cortex, located on the side of each cerebral hemisphere, that process bodily sensations
- 11. the largest mass of the forebrain, consisting of two cerebral hemispheres
- 16. an assemblage of neurons lying in the forebrain that is important in controlling movement and coordination
- 19. the parts of the cerebral cortex, located at the front of the cerebral hemispheres, that are considered the "executive center" of the brain because of their role in higher mental functions
- 21. a structure in the limbic system involved in memory formation
- 22. A structure in the hindbrain involved in regulating basic life functions, such as heartbeat and respiration