Section 11.3 Part 2 Flashcards
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pons
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the brain region that transfers nerve signals between the cerebellum and the medulla
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cerebrum
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the brain region that is involved in motor activities and sensory information; the largest and most developed region of the brain
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cerebral cortex
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the outermost layer of the cerebral hemispheres
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thalamus
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the brain region that interprets sensory input and signals the cerebrum
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blood-brain barrier
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a barrier formed by tight junctions between endothelial cells in the capillaries in the brain that blocks the movement of most substances into the brain via the bloodstream.
