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Name the three parts of the human brain and state one function of each.
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Answer
The cerebrum is the seat of intelligence, memory, thought and the will, and it receives and interprets sensations. The cerebellum controls balance and co-ordinates muscular movement. The medulla oblongata controls the involuntary activities of the body such as heartbeat, breathing and swallowing.
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Explanation
The midbrain and the hypothalamus lie between the cerebrum and the medulla.
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