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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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working memory
Anatomy; Brain
A short-term memory system for holding information “online” and manipulating it to solve problems.
temporal lobe
Anatomy; Brain
The region at the lower side of each cerebral hemisphere; contains centers of hearing and memory.
reticular formation
Anatomy; Brain
A network of nerve cells in the brainstem that are involved in maintaining sleep or wakefulness.
Wernicke’s area
Anatomy; Brain
Refers to the upper back of the temporal lobe. Here the brain converts thoughts into language.
cauda equina
Anatomy; Brain
(meaning "horse's tail" in Latin) the bundle of nerve roots below the end of the spinal cord.
endocrine gland
Anatomy; Brain
Ductless glands that secrete endocrine hormones; examples include the pituitary and thyroid.
