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Name the parts of the human brain and state one function of each.
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Answer
The cerebrum is the seat of intelligence, memory, will and the interpretation of sensations. The cerebellum controls balance and coordinates muscular activity. The medulla oblongata controls heartbeat, breathing and other involuntary activities. The hypothalamus regulates temperature, hunger, thirst and the endocrine system through the pituitary.
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Explanation
The thalamus relays sensory information to the cerebrum.
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