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Which organ is protected by the skull?
Which organ is protected by the skull?
- Lungs
- Liver
- Heart
- Brain (correct)
What is the largest part of the brain?
What is the largest part of the brain?
- Brainstem
- Corpus callosum
- Cerebellum
- Cerebrum (correct)
Which part of the brain controls our balance?
Which part of the brain controls our balance?
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Corpus callosum
- Brainstem
- Cerebrum
What does the brainstem control?
What does the brainstem control?
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What connects the left side of the brain to the right?
What connects the left side of the brain to the right?
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Study Notes
Protection of the Brain
- The skull safeguards the brain, a crucial organ for the central nervous system.
Largest Part of the Brain
- The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.
Balance Control
- The cerebellum manages balance and coordination, playing a vital role in motor control.
Brainstem Functions
- The brainstem regulates essential life functions, including heart rate, breathing, and sleep cycles.
Hemispheric Connection
- The corpus callosum is the structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.
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