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The Brain. Part Two. Thalamus. Switching station of the brain Almost all sensory information passes through here decides what we are aware of. Hypothalamus. Basic life drives; hunger, thirst, rage, and sex Regulates functions such as body temperature
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The Brain Part Two
Thalamus • Switching station of the brain • Almost all sensory information passes through here • decides what we are aware of.
Hypothalamus • Basic life drives; hunger, thirst, rage, and sex • Regulates functions such as body temperature • The nervous system's link to the endocrine system
Pituitary gland • Master gland • The endocrine system’s link to the nervous system
Pons • Communication pathway between the cerebrum and cerebellum
Pineal Gland • Light sensitive • closely related to emotions
Midbrain • Aids in hearing and sight
Corpus Callosum • Communication pathway between the two hemispheres of the brain (left and right)
Medulla Oblongata • Controls basic life functions; heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, etc.