Central nervous system

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  • The medulla oblongata, located near the base of the brainstem, controls involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion.
  • The cerebellum, located at the back of the skull, coordinates voluntary movements and maintains posture and balance.
  • The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of gray matter that covers most of the brain's surface.
  • The pons is responsible for relaying information between different parts of the brain and controlling sleep-wake cycles.
  • The cerebellum coordinates movement and maintains balance and posture.
  • It transmits signals between the brain and other parts of the body, allowing for movement, sensation, and reflexes.
  • The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerve fibers that extends from the brain to the lower back.
  • The spinal cord transmits sensory input from the body to the brain and motor output from the brain to the muscles.
  • The spinal cord also contains sensory neurons that transmit information about touch, temperature, pain, and pressure to the brain.
  • The frontal lobe is responsible for executive function, decision-making, planning, and personality expression.
  • The parietal lobe processes sensory information from touch, temperature, pain, and body position.
  • The temporal lobe interprets auditory input and plays a role in memory formation.
  • The hippocampus plays a role in memory formation and learning.
  • The spinal cord extends from the bottom of the brain to the lower back and contains nerve fibers that transmit messages throughout the body.
  • The spinal cord connects the brain with nerves in the rest of the body, allowing for communication between them.
  • The medulla oblongata controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion.
  • The spinal cord also plays a role in regulating bodily functions like temperature control and blood pressure.
  • The medulla oblongata controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and swallowing.
  • The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory input and helps regulate consciousness and alertness.
  • Motor neurons in the spinal cord control muscle movements throughout the body.
  • Interneurons within the spinal cord process and integrate incoming sensory information with outgoing motor commands.
  • The parietal lobe processes sensations such as touch, taste, and temperature.
  • The temporal lobe is involved in hearing, memory, and language processing.
  • The temporal lobe is involved in hearing, memory, language comprehension, and emotion processing.
  • The occipital lobe receives visual information and interprets it into images.
  • The occipital lobe receives visual information and processes it into meaningful images.
  • The cerebellum coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance and posture.
  • The occipital lobe receives visual information and is involved in vision processing.
  • The cerebellum coordinates movement and balance.
  • The occipital lobe receives visual input and processes it into meaningful images.
  • The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance and posture.
  • The spinal cord has two main functions: transmitting signals up or down the spine and relaying reflexes without involving the brain.
  • The pons connects the cerebrum with other parts of the brainstem and helps regulate sleep cycles.
  • The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and maintaining balance.
  • The pons is involved in relaying signals between different parts of the brain and controlling sleep-wake cycles.
  • Reflexes are automatic responses triggered by specific stimuli, such as pulling your hand away from a hot stove.
  • Reflex arcs are neural circuits that allow for rapid responses to stimuli without involving higher cognitive processes.