What is the brain?
The Brain and nervous system

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The brain is the control center of the body, responsible for processing information and coordinating actions.
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What is the function of the cerebrum?
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The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.
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What is the function of the cerebellum?
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The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance and posture.
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What is the medulla?
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The medulla is the part of the brain that controls involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate.
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What is the spinal cord?
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The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves that runs down the back and connects the brain to the rest of the body.
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What are nerves?
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Nerves are bundles of fibers that transmit signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
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What are sensory organs?
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Sensory organs are parts of the body that receive stimuli from the environment, such as eyes, ears, and skin.
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