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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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association cortex

Anatomy; Brain

Any part of the cortex in which information is analyzed, processed, or stored.

Eloquent brain

Anatomy; Brain

The parts of the brain that control the senses, speech, and motor functions.

neurotransmitter

Anatomy; Brain

A chemical messenger that brain cells use to communicate with one another.

central sulcus

Anatomy; Brain

A large groove in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes

posterior fossa

Anatomy; Brain

The part of the skull that contains the brain stem and the cerebellum.

dura mater

Anatomy; Brain

A tough, translucent membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord.

ventricles

Anatomy; Brain

Hollow spaces in your brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

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