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Structures and functions of the brain

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Structures and functions of the brainSpec 2.10B

The brain is part of the central nervous system. Different regions have different functions.

Regions of the brain
RegionFunction
Cerebral hemispheresThe left and right halves of the largest part of the brain. They are involved in conscious thought, intelligence, memory and language.
CerebellumCoordinates movement and helps to control balance.
Medulla oblongataControls unconscious activities, such as heart rate and breathing rate.
Side view of the brain, front on the left, with the cerebral hemispheres (the large top part), the cerebellum (at the back, underneath) and the medulla oblongata (the stem joining the spinal cord) labelled in different colours.Tap to enlarge
The three regions of the brain you need: cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum and medulla oblongata.