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Thalamus
contains relay and processing centers for sensory information
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Hypothalamus
Contains centers involved with emotions, autonomic function, and hormone production.
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Cerebellum
The second largest structure in the brain. Functions include coordinating and modulating motor commands from the cerebral cortex.
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Cerebrum
The largest part of the adult brain. Divided into two cerebral hemispheres. Functions include conscious thought, memory storage and processing, sensory processing, and the regulation of skeletal muscle contractions.
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Brain Stem
Includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
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Midbrain
Processes visual and auditory information and controls reflexes triggered by these stimuli. Contains centers that help maintain consciousness.
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Pons
Connects cerebellum to the brain stem, somatic and visceral motor control.
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Medulla Oblongta
Relays sensory information to other portions of the brain stem, and to the thalamus. Contains major centers that regulate autonomic function such as heart rate and blood pressure.
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