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Front

What are the two parts of the central nervous system?

Back

Brain and Spinal Cord

Front

What is the largest part of the brain?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

Describe the texture of the cerebrum.

Back

Highly folded

Front

What are the two halves of the cerebrum called?

Back

Hemispheres

Front

Which structure connects these two halves?

Back

Corpus callosum

Front

What is the diencephalon located between? Options: The left and right cerebral hemispheres, The cerebrum and the brainstem, The frontal and parietal lobes, The cerebellum and the spinal cord

Back

The cerebrum and the brainstem

Front

What are the two parts of the diencephalon?

Back

Thalamus and Hypothalamus

Front

What two things does the hypothalamus control?

Back

Temperature regulation and water balance

Front

Why would damage to the brainstem be catastrophic?

Back

It controls vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.

Front

What are the parts of the brain stem? Options: Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brain Stem; Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata; Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Temporal Lobe; Hypothalamus, Thalamus, Limbic System

Back

Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata