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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]] .
====Pituitary====
====Pituitary====
The function of the hypothalamus is mainly endocrine.
The function of the hypothalamus is mainly endocrine.
*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==
[[Category:Nervous System]]
[[Category:Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology]]