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Forebrain - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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−==Introduction==
==Introduction==
−The '''forebrain (proencephalon)''' is the largest part of the brain, most of which is [[#Cerebrum|cerebrum]]. Other important structures found in the forebrain include the [[Forebrain - Anatomy & Physiology#thalamus|thalamus]] , the [[Forebrain - Anatomy & Physiology#hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] and the [[#Limbic System|limbic system]] .
The '''forebrain (proencephalon)''' is the largest part of the brain, most of which is [[#Cerebrum|cerebrum]]. Other important structures found in the forebrain include the [[Forebrain - Anatomy & Physiology#thalamus|thalamus]] , the [[Forebrain - Anatomy & Physiology#hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] and the [[#Limbic System|limbic system]] .
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====Pituitary====
====Pituitary====
−The function of the hypothalamus is mainly endocrine.
The function of the hypothalamus is mainly endocrine.
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*Areas with lots of sensory innervation, such as the fingertips and the lips, require more cortical area to process finer sensation.
*Areas with lots of sensory innervation, such as the fingertips and the lips, require more cortical area to process finer sensation.
−====Olfactory Bulb====
====Olfactory Bulb====
−==Species Differences==
==Species Differences==
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