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Which organ controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, and hunger?
The brain
What percentage of the brain is composed of fat?
60%
Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for processing and interpreting information?
Gray matter
What is the protective coating that wraps around axons in white matter called?
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In the brain, which matter refers to the darker, outer portion?
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What is the role of white matter in the nervous system?
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Which part of the brain initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature?
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What is the function of the corpus callosum?
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Which part of the brain connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord?
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What is the function of the cerebellum?
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What is the function of the pituitary gland?
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What is the function of the amygdala?
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Which part of the brain manufactures cerebrospinal fluid?
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What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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Which blood vessels supply blood and oxygen to the front part of the brain?
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Where can you feel your pulse when you touch the sides of your neck?
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Which blood vessels supply blood and oxygen to the rear portions of the brain?
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What is the function of the circle of Willis?
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Where do the cranial nerves emerge from?
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How many cranial nerves are there inside the cranium?
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