Cerebrum - Outer layer/ largest part of the brain/ integration site, Cerebral Cortex - Outer layer of the cerebrum. , Corpus Collosum - The hemisphere of the cerebrum are connected by this structure., Diencephalon - Connects the cerebrum to the brain stem. , Pituitary Gland - Controls the release of hormones from the endocrine system. , Brain Stem - Controls respiration, circulation, digestion, Cerebellum - Muscle coordination. , Frontal Lobe - Controls executive function, decision making, emotional control. , Broca's area - Allows us to form speech. , Parietal Lobe - Interprets sensory information via the Sensory Cortex, which is found here. , Spatial Awareness - The ability to think about objects in 3D; located in Parietal Lobe., Temporal Lobe - Receives and interprets olfactory and auditory information. , Hippocampus - Responsible for changing short-term memories into long-term memories. , Amygdala - Controls fear and anxiety. , Wernicke's Area - Allows us to understand speech. , Occipital Lobe - Interprets visual information. , Hypothalamus - Maintains homeostasis. , Midbrain - Auditory and visual reflexes. , Pons - The bridge between the cerebellum and the motor/sensory cortex to allow for smoother/ more coordinated movements. , Medulla Oblongata - Heart rate and blood vessel dilation/constriction are controlled in this structure found in the brain stem. , Sulci - Valleys/grooves on the cerebrum. , Gyri - Peaks/raised portions on the cerebrum. , 2 - Number of cerebral hemispheres. , 4 - Number of cerebral lobes. , Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata - Components of the brain stem. , Thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland - Components of the diencephalon, Spinal cord - The brain stem attaches the _________ to the cerebrum. , Thalamus - Responsible for sorting/organizing incoming messages to the cerebrum and then sending the message to the correct place. , Multipolar Neurons - The brain is made up of 86 billion of these. , Cerebrum, brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon - The main regions of the brain. ,

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