the spinal cord

• The brain is divided into three main parts: cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla oblongata.
• Cerebrum - largest part of the brain responsible for higher functions such as thinking, memory, speech, and movement
• The basal ganglia are involved in motor control and coordination.
• The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher functions such as thinking, reasoning, memory, and language.
• Cerebellum - located at the back of the head and controls balance, coordination, and posture
• The thalamus relays sensory information to other areas of the brain.
• Spinal Cord - long bundle of nerves that extends from the base of the brain down through the vertebrae
• Medulla Oblongata - connects the brain to the spinal cord and regulates breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and swallowing
• The thalamus acts as a relay station between different areas of the brain and plays a role in sensory processing.
• The limbic system includes structures like the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus that play roles in emotions, learning, and motivation.
• The hypothalamus regulates various bodily functions including hunger, thirst, sleep, and temperature regulation.
• Medulla Oblongata - connects the spinal cord to the brainstem and regulates vital functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure