Difference between revisions of "Brain"

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The brain is an organ which can think and is found in the head of animals.

The brain is part of the central nervous system which processes information sent by nerves.

The brain is responsible for coordinating the muscles and glands around the body.

The brain is the location of the pituitary gland which controls the release of hormones in the endocrine system.

There are several important structures in the brain including:

The Cerebrum (or Cerebral Cortex) which deals with memory, language and conscious thought.
The Cerebellum which deals with balance and the coordination of movement.
The Medulla which controls the heartbeat, breathing and peristalsis in the digestive system.
The Pituitary Gland which secretes hormones which control other endocrine glands in the body.

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 : The [[brain]] is responsible for coordinating the [[muscle]]s and [[gland]]s around the body.
 : The [[brain]] is the location of the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] which controls the release of [[hormone]]s in the [[Endocrine System|endocrine system]].
+: There are several important structures in the [[brain]] including:
+:*The [[Cerebrum]] (or [[Cerebrum|Cerebral Cortex]]) which deals with memory, language and conscious thought.
+:*The [[Cerebellum]] which deals with balance and the coordination of movement.
+:*The [[Medulla]] which controls the heartbeat, breathing and peristalsis in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]].
+:*The [[Pituitary Gland]] which [[secrete]]s [[hormone]]s which control other [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] in the body.
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