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Chapter 24, Problem 5LTB
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The brain is the region of the body where decisions and body functions are directed and coordinated. Structurally, the brain is sub-divided into many important anatomical regions, including the cerebrum, thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum, and brain stem.
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Biology: Science For Life With Physiology Plus Mastering Biology With Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package (6th Edition) (what's New In Biology)
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