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The brain is responsible for co-ordinating, integrating and controlling the rest of the nervous system. The brain is divided into several parts. Based on phylogenetic development, it can be divided into the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. Based on gross anatomy, it can be divided into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem. The brain is enclosed within the cranial cavity of the skull. | The brain is responsible for co-ordinating, integrating and controlling the rest of the nervous system. The brain is divided into several parts. Based on phylogenetic development, it can be divided into the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. Based on gross anatomy, it can be divided into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem. The brain is enclosed within the cranial cavity of the skull. | ||
====Forebrain==== | ====Forebrain==== | ||
| + | =====Thalamus===== | ||
| + | =====Hypothalamus===== | ||
| + | =====Pituitary===== | ||
| + | =====Cerebral Cortex===== | ||
| + | =====Limbic System===== | ||
| + | =====Olfactory Bulb===== | ||
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====Midbrain==== | ====Midbrain==== | ||
====Hindbrain==== | ====Hindbrain==== | ||
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Central Nervous System
Brain
The brain is responsible for co-ordinating, integrating and controlling the rest of the nervous system. The brain is divided into several parts. Based on phylogenetic development, it can be divided into the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. Based on gross anatomy, it can be divided into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem. The brain is enclosed within the cranial cavity of the skull.