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Area of the brain that controls language production.
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Broca's Area
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Area of the brain that controls comprehension of language.
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Wernicke's Area
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Lobe of the brain that controls Vision.
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Occipital Lobe
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Lobe of the brain that contains areas controlling smell, movement, & higher human functions (learning etc).
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Frontal Lobe
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Lobe of the brain that contains areas for hearing, language comprehension & taste.
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Temporal Lobe
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Lobe of the brain that contains neurons that will help you move, clicking to the next flashcard.
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Parietal Lobe
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Term used to describe the two halves of the cerebrum.
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Cerebral Hemispheres
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The upper portion of the brain, divided into four lobes.
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Cerebrum
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Acts as a 'connector' between cerebrum & medulla; its name means 'bridge' in Latin.
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Pons
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The name of this structure is Latin for 'Little Brain'; it controls balance & coordination of body movements
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Cerebellum
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The area of the Occipital lobe that allows you to make sense of or recognize things that you see.
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Secondary (Associative) Visual Cortex
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Gland found deep inside your brain; secretes melatonin, for the regulation of circadian (diurnal) rhythm.
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Pineal
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Central body of the brain's interior; part of the Limbic system, it helps filter & direct incoming nerve impulses
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Thalamus
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Portion of the brain that acts as an interface between nervous & endocrine systems; connected to your pituitary.
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Hypothalamus
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Portion of the brain that controls the most basic survival functions, eg. heart rate, breathing, etc.
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Medulla Oblongata
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