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Brain
That part of the central nervous system inside our heads that controls all our perceptions, thoughts, feelings and voluntary movements.
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nondeclarative memory
Anatomy; Brain
Unconscious forms of memory and learning that influence behavior without our being aware of it. Also called implicit memory.
CNSspinal cord
Anatomy; Brain
A thick bundle of nerve fibers that runs from the base of the brain to the hip area, running through the spine (vertebrae).
electroencephalogram (EEG)
Anatomy; Brain
A graphical record of the electrical activity of the brain. Electrodes are placed on the scalp to obtain this information.
long-term potentiation
Anatomy; Brain
The process underlying learning and memory by which one brain cell becomes sensitive to stimulation from a neighbor cell.
acetylcholine
Anatomy; Brain
A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in attention, learning, and memory.
Human brain, lateral viewcerebellum
Anatomy; Brain
The part of the brain below the back of the cerebrum. It regulates balance, posture, movement, and muscle coordination.
optic chiasm
Anatomy; Brain
Controls vision and the optic nerve. It is the area in the front of the brain where the optic nerves cross one another.
