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Brain Structures
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Cerebral Cortex/Cerebrum
Thinks, deals with memory, language, emotions, and complex motor functions
Pons
Regulates body movement, attention, sleep, and alertness
Cerebellum
Involved in balance and coordination
Hypothalamus
Regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior
Thalamus
Transmits sensory information to areas of the brain that interpret and respond to information
Reticular Formation (RAS)
Regulates weight performance and sleep to wake transitions
Hippocampus
Assists in formation of long term memories
Amygdala
Attaches emotion to experiences- facial expression
Medulla
Involved in vital functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing
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