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main sections of the brain

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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PONS

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located below the mid brain and in the brainstem responsible for conducting messages to other parts of the brain for certain reflex actions, including chewing tasting saliva production and assisting with respiration

#2
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cerebellum

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section below the back of this cerebrum Responsible for muscle coordination, balance and posture and muscle tone

#3
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medulla oblongata

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lowest part of the brain stem Connects with the spinal cord and is responsible for regulating heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure

#4
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hypothalamus

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regulates and controls the automatic nervous system temperature, appetite, water, balance, sleep in blood vessel, construction, and dilation involved in emotions such as anger, fear, pleasure, pain, and affection 

#5
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midbrain

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section located below the cerebrum at the top of the brainstem Responsible for conducting impulses between brain parts and for certain eye and auditory reflexes

#6
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cerebrum

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largest and highest section of the brain responsible for reasoning, thought, memory, speech sensation, sight, smell, hearing and voluntary body movement

#7
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thalamus

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act as a relay center and direct century impulses to the cerebrum

#8
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diencephalon

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section between cerebrum and midbrain