Brain

• cerebral cortex = highly folded outer layer,

  because its got way too much nerve cell bodies & dendrites,

  known as grey matter
• corpus callosum = connects hemispheres, allows for communication
• below grey matter in cerebral cortex -> white matter - made of myelinated neurones
• diagram of brain


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• cerebrum = largest part,

  has outer layer - cerebral cortex,

  Vision,

  Learning,

  Thinking,

  Emotions
• Hypothalamus =

  thermoregulation,

  produces hormones that control pituitary gland
• medulla oblongta =

  voluntary processes, e.g.

  heart/breathing rate
• cerebellum =

  controls movement & balance,

  to coodrinate correct movement