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Match the letter to the correct brain structure.
_____ 1. caudate nucleus
_____ 2. lateral ventricle
_____ 3. basal ganglia
_____ 4. substantia nigra
_____ 5. subthalamic nucleus
_____ 6. thalamus
_____ 7. putamen
_____ 8. globus pallidus
_____ 9. corpus callosum
Midbrain
A part of the central nervous system linked to sight, hearing, movement control, sleep cycles, alertness, and the regulation of body temperature.
Thalamus
A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals, except for the sense of smell, to the cerebral cortex.
Medulla
often refers to the medulla oblongata, which is the lower half of the brainstem, playing a crucial role in transmitting signals between the brain and the spinal cord, and in controlling autonomic activities such as heartbeat and breathing.
Pons
A portion of the brain stem that plays a pivotal role in regulating vital functions such as breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations like hearing.
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