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What is the main function of the prosencephalon?
What is the main function of the prosencephalon?
- Coordination of reflex actions
- Processing sensory information
- Coordination of brain activities (correct)
- Regulation of body temperature
Which parts of the brain are included in the prosencephalon?
Which parts of the brain are included in the prosencephalon?
- Thalamus and hypothalamus
- Telencephalon and Diencephalon (correct)
- Pons and midbrain
- Cerebellum and medulla
What is a primary function of the hypothalamus within the Diencephalon?
What is a primary function of the hypothalamus within the Diencephalon?
- Olfactory processing
- Energy metabolism control (correct)
- Visual processing
- Emotional regulation
Which structure acts as the 'switchboard' in the Diencephalon?
Which structure acts as the 'switchboard' in the Diencephalon?
Which components are found in the dorsal part of the Diencephalon?
Which components are found in the dorsal part of the Diencephalon?
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Brain
Brain
The anterior end of the spinal cord, enlarged to accommodate sensory organs in animals with a head-to-tail axis.
Telencephalon
Telencephalon
The region of the brain responsible for coordinating brain activities, including olfaction.
Pallium
Pallium
The roof of the cerebrum, responsible for processing sensory information.
Diencephalon
Diencephalon
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Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus
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