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Which lobe of the cerebrum is a processing center for vision?
Pineal Gland
A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.
Endocrine Gland
Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, and the release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland.
Thalamus
A brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
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