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I'm Josie Reed and through this blog I will be teaching you about the parts of the brain and how it makes us act the way we do!

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The 3 Main Parts of The Brain

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To start off we are going to talk about the main parts of the brain... There are 3 main parts to it The Cerebrum This is the largest part of the brain and is composed of right and left hemispheres. It performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing, as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and fine motor control.   The Cerebellum  This part of the brain is located under the cerebrum. The main functions of this part of the brain are to control posture, balance, and muscle movements. The Brainstem This part of the brain includes the mid-brain, pons, and medulla. The brainstem controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The brainstem also controls many of our basically bodily functions like breathing, swallowing, blood pressure, heart rate, consciousness, and if we feel sleepy or awake. 
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Mayfield Clinic - Anatomy of the Brian https://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PE-AnatBrain.htm Brain Made Simple http://brainmadesimple.com/parietal-lobe.html# Parts of The Brain Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYwOtTMUz0c Guide to Basic Brain Anatomy http://www.brighthubeducation.com/science-homework-help/61901-brain-anatomy-study-guide/
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Deep Structures of the Brain

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Pituitary Gland: Lies in a small pocket of bone at the skull base called the sella turcica. It is connected to the hypothalamus by the pituitary stalk. This gland is known as the 'master gland'. It controls endocrine glands in the body. It secretes hormones that have a big role in growth and sexual development. Hypothalamus: Master control of the autonomic system and located in the floor of the third ventricle. In charge of regulating hormones, blood pressure, body temperature and emotions. This gland also controls behavior like thirst, hunger, sleep, and sexual response Pineal Gland: Located behind the third ventricle. Helps to regulate the body's internal clock and circadian rhythms by secreting melatonin. Thalamus: Relay station for all that comes and goes to the cortex. Plays a role in pain sensation, attention, alertness, and memory. Basal Ganglia: Includes the caudate, putamen, and globus pallidus. These nuclei work with the cerebellum to coordinate fine mov...
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