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This Foramen Lies Between the Temporal and Occipital Bones on the Inferior

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This foramen lies between the temporal and occipital bones on the inferior surface of the skull. A major vein and several cranial nerves pass through it.


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Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain that produces and secretes the hormone melatonin, regulating sleep patterns.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands that sit above the kidneys and produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress and other bodily functions.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.

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