(See Figure 13.2)

question 89

Short Answer

(see Figure 13.2)
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The structures in this illustration were severed in the classic split-brain procedures used by Joseph Bogen. They are #1, ____________________, #2, ____________________, #3, ____________________, and #4, ____________________.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that mediates the overall level of consciousness.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for regulating motor movements, including coordination, precision, and timing.