Forebrain Flashcards
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What is the forebrain?
A
The forebrain is the biggest part of the brain and regulates complex cognitive processes (e.g. thinking, learning, memory, perception, emotion). The forebrain also contains the cerebrum, the hypothalamus and the thalamus.
2
Q
What is the cerebrum’s function(s)?
A
The cerebrum is primarily responsible for cognitive processes such as learning, memory and thinking.
3
Q
What is the hypothalamus’s function(s)?
A
The hypothalamus regulates the body’s internal environment.
4
Q
What is the thalamus’s function(s)?
A
The thalamus receives information from sensory organs and passes it to relevant parts of the brain for analysis
