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    myelinated by Schwann cells while cells in the CNS are myelinated by oligodendrocytes. 2. The cerebral cortex is the cerebrum’s outer layer. It is divided into four lobes, the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe. 3. The cerebrum is the largest and most rostral part of the brain. It is separated into two cerebral hemispheres which are separated by the sagittal

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    which many parts of the brain controls how we feel/emotional needs, our speech, movement, body temperature, self-awareness, and many more. In depth, the brain is divided into several sections/groups. Sections include the Cerebrum, Cerebellum, brainstem, and the diencephalon. The cerebrum is considered to be the largest part of the brain. Split in two parts called the left and

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    Anatomy The central nervous system consists of two parts: the brain and the spinal cord. The brain is divided into four main structures: the cerebrum, diencephalon, brainstem, and cerebellum. The brainstem is at the base of the brain, and it extends from the upper spinal cord to the rear of the cerebrum; posterior to the brainstem is the cerebellum. The cerebrum is largest structure in the brain, and it is responsible for motor functions, perception, communication, and memory. It is divided into two

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    Within the lobes, it includes frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes. In cortexes, it has the motor cortex, and the sensory cortex. Within the areas section it includes Broca’s Area. The cerebellum is a small version of the brain, and the cerebrum is the like the whole brain. Although the brain is about three pounds blood flows through the brain about 750-1,000 milliliters (mL) per minute, (Disabled World, 2008) (Brain Trivia, (n.d.)). The brain is quite small but there is still a little brain

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    controlling autonomic functions, endocrine functions, motor functions, homeostasis and basic senses such as hearing, vision, smell, and taste. The cerebrum is the bigger portion of the brain and it consists of 85% of the overall weight of the brain. It has a unique outer surface with deep wrinkles, which is the cerebral cortex that consists of “gray matter”. The cerebrum is what makes the human brain as powerful as it is. Unlike

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    features are the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brainstem. The cerebrum is the large part of the brain and it helps the body performs functions that involve body movements, emotional reactions, and the senses. The cerebrum is divided into four sections. Each of these sections allows the cerebrum to do some of its functions. The first section of the cerebrum is the frontal lobe and its function is to regulate emotions, speech patterns, and body motions. The second part of the cerebrum is the parietal

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    Crebrum Research Paper

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    main sections are the cerebrum, the brain stem, and the cerebellum (New Book of Knowledge, 364). These three divisions interact “to coordinate how we perceive, move, think, and feel” (New Book of Knowledge, 364). The cerebrum is especially important because most functions take place there. Even the cerebrum itself is composed of various portions. There is much to know about the cerebrum, including its functions, composition, and development. Foremost, the cerebrum is the largest part of

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    The human brain is eventually responsible for all thought and association that the body produces. This permits humans to successfully relate with their environment, by cooperating with others and interacting with inanimate objects near their position. If the brain is not functioning properly, the ability to move, generate accurate sensual information or speak and know language can be damaged as well. The brain is made up of nerve cells which interact with the rest of the body through the backbone

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    The brain is such an amazing organ. The function of the brain is to receive information from other parts of the body, understand the information, and the figure out how to respond to the situation. The brain is responsible for such important things such as memory, body movements, the senses, and pretty much everything else. The average female brain weighs about 2.7lbs, and the average male brain weighs about 3lbs. The brain is also one of the fattest organs in the body. A little fun fact about the

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    cerebellum, diencephalon, and cerebrum. In an article about Human Brain: Facts, Functions and Anatomy it quotes that “The largest part of the human brain is the cerebrum, which is divided into two hemispheres. Underneath lies the brainstem, and behind that sits the cerebellum. The outermost layer of the cerebrum is the cerebral cortex, which consists of four lobes: the frontal lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe and the occipital lobe.” It’s been known that the cerebrum is the most developed part

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