Understanding the Brain

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What are the three major parts of the brain?

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The brain stem, cerebellum, and cerebrum.

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What is the function of the brain stem?

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It controls reflexes and involuntary processes like breathing and heart rate.

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Where is the cerebellum located and what is its function?

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The cerebellum is located behind the brain stem and below the upper brain. It is involved in balance and coordination.

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What is the largest part of the brain and its primary function?

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The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, involved in higher processes like memory and learning.

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What is the cerebral cortex and its significance?

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The cerebral cortex is the outer surface of the cerebrum, where advanced activities such as planning and decision-making take place.

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Why does the cerebral cortex have a wrinkled appearance?

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The folds, called gyri and sulci, increase the surface area of the cerebral cortex, allowing more of it to be packed inside the skull.