Forebrain Flashcards
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What is the forebrain?
A
It is above the midbrain and is divided into two hemispheres. It is the largest and most developed.
2
Q
What is the forebrain responsible for?
A
it is responsible for our most complex processes, including emotions, motivations, sensation, perceptions, learning, memory and reasoning.
3
Q
Features of the forebrain:
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Cerebrum
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
4
Q
Role of the hypothalamus
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It regulates body temp, the sleep-wake cycle, sex drive, and thirst and hunger needs
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