Cerebrum

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Cerebrum

• Functions of the Cerebrum include
• Voluntary movements
• Sensations
• Learning
• Remembering
• Thinking
• Consciousness
• Emotion

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Reticular Formation

• Reticular Formation
• Propagates arousal
• Attention
• Movement
• Reflexes

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Hypothalamus

• Functions of the hypothalamus
• Controls hunger
• Thirst
• Body Temperature
• Other bodily functions

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Spinal Cord

• Functions of the Spinal Cord
• Contains conduction paths for motor and sensory
  impulses
• Local Reflexes

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Pituitary Gland

• Functions of the Pituitary Gland
• The centre of the the endocrine system
• Controls hormone release

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Medulla

• Functions of Medulla
• Controls Breathing
• Controls Swallowing
• Controls Digestion
• Controls Heartbeat

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Corpus Callosum

• Functions of the Corpus Callosum
• Band of fibers that connect the two hemispheres
  of the brain

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Thalamus

• Functions of the Thalamus
• Relay station to cortex for sensory information

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Midbrain

• Functions of the Midbrain
• Conduction and witching centre

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Cerebellum

• Functions of the Cerebellum
• Controls Muscle Tone
• Body Balance
• Coordination of skilled movement