Brain Anatomy

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Flashcards on Brain Anatomy , created by k8sabi on 06/01/2015.
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CONVOLUTIONS -folds in the brain (cerebrum) -increases surface area
MENINGES -membranes that surround the cerebrum that provide protection -filled with cerebrospinal fluid
CORPUS CALLOSUM -connects left and right hemispheres of the brain
PITUITARY GLAND -the 'master gland' of the endocrine system.
CEREBELLUM -located at the back of the head -controls balance and motor activity
PONS -the many interneurons that connect the brainstem to the upper brain -a bridge for signals
CEREBERAL CORTEX -thin outer layer of the cerebrum -responsible for senses -responsible for motor movement (voluntary)
CEREBRUM -largest part of the brain -responsible for thinking, displaying emotions, remembering, intelligence
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