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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.

cranium

Anatomy; Brain

The top of the skull; it protects the brain. The cranium and the facial bones make up the skull.

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.

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