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Anatomy — The Brain

Regions and functions of the human brain

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neuroatlas_nk 15 terms Jan 8, 2026
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Cerebral Cortex
Outer layer of cerebrum; responsible for higher-order thinking
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Frontal Lobe
Responsible for reasoning, planning, personality, and voluntary movement
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Parietal Lobe
Processes sensory information; spatial awareness and touch
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Temporal Lobe
Processes auditory information; involved in language and memory
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Occipital Lobe
Primary visual processing center at the back of the brain
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Cerebellum
Coordinates movement and balance; located at the back of the brain
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Brain Stem
Connects brain to spinal cord; controls breathing, heart rate, and reflexes
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Hypothalamus
Regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormonal output
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Thalamus
Relay station for sensory and motor signals to cerebral cortex
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Hippocampus
Critical for forming long-term memories; part of limbic system
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Amygdala
Processes fear and emotional responses; involved in memory consolidation
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Corpus Callosum
Bundle of nerve fibers connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres
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Neurotransmitter
Chemical messenger transmitting signals between neurons
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Dopamine
Neurotransmitter linked to reward, motivation, and pleasure
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Serotonin
Neurotransmitter regulating mood, sleep, and appetite