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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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brain stem

Anatomy; Brain

Located at the top of the spinal cord, it links the lower brain with the middle of the brain and cerebral hemispheres.

axon

Anatomy; Brain

The long branch of a nerve cell that transmits information to other cells.

pineal body

Anatomy; Brain

A pinecone-shaped gland-like structure located in the brain. It produces melanin and influences the onset of puberty.

stroop effect

Anatomy; Brain

What happens when you read a word like "blue" that is written in green ink, causing your brain to get confused.

procedural memory

Anatomy; Brain

Automatic memory for skills and habits, such as how to ride a bike or sign one’s name; also “muscle memory.”

occipital lobe

Anatomy; Brain

The region at the back of each cerebral hemisphere that contains the centers of vision and reading ability.

cerebrospinal fluid

Anatomy; Brain

Clear fluid that fills in all of the spaces between the parts of your brain. It gives the brain a cushion.

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