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The structures within the endocrine systems that release adrenaline, sending the body into a highly aroused state so that actions may be quickly performed in threatening situations.
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adrenal glands
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The part of the limbic system that produces rage when stimulated.
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amygdala
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The portion of the peripheral nervous system that connects the central nervous system to parts of the body over which we have little voluntary control, such as the heart & lungs.
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autonomic nervous system
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The portion of the central nervous system at which the brain intersects with the spinal cord; contacts the medulla & the pons.
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brain stem
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The region of the brain involved in coordination of movement & muscle development.
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cerebellum
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The center for higher brain functions, such as language, perception, cognitive functioning, & voluntary motor movements.
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cerebral cortex
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A bundle of nerves that transmits info. between the 2 hemispheres of the brain.
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corpus callosum
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A system of glands throughout the body that influence a number of processes, including metabolism, emotional states, & sexual development & reproduction.
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endocrine system
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The parts of the brain primarily responsible for language, planning & conceptualization skills, & motor functions.
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frontal lobes
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The concept that each hemisphere of the brain primarily controls different functions.
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hemispheric specialization
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The part of the limbic system that appears to be responsible for processing new information into long-term memory.
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hippocampus
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The brain structures that seems to be important for critical bodily functions, such as thirst, temperature, & hunger; it is also likely involved in motivation & in influencing aggressive & sexual impulses.
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hypothalamus
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The left side of the cerebral cortex, which controls the right half of the body & is responsible for cognitive functions.
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left hemisphere
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The portion of the midbrain that includes the septum, amygdala, & hippocampus & that handles much of the basic emotional functioning of the brain.
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limbic system
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The major pleasure center of the brain.
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medial forebrain bundle
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The part of the brain stem that directly connects to the spinal cord; this structure monitors reflex functions & controls involuntary reflexes.
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medulla
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The part of the brain that primarily consists of the cerebellum & limbic system.
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midbrain
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The brain's primary areas for handling visual information.
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occipital lobes
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The structures within the female endocrine system that control overall physical development, sexual behavior, & reproduction.
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ovaries
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The gland within the endocrine system that produces insulin to control the metabolism of sugar.
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pancreas
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The portion of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for the restoration of energy.
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parasympathetic nervous system
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Along with the thyroid, one of the glands within the endocrine system that controls metabolism rates.
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parathyroid
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The brain's primary areas for the sensation of touch.
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parietal lobes
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The gland that contols the various other glands in the endocrine system through the release of hormones; it also regulates the activity of the male & female reproductive organs, the production of milk in females, & uterine contractions during childbirth.
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pituitary gland
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The brain's ability to compensate for certain injuries or malformations.
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plasticity
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A relay station in the brain stem that sorts out & redirects individual nerve impulses & also influences the sleep-wake cycle.
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pons
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A bundle of nerve fibers within the pons that appears to be responsible for arousal from sleep.
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reticular activating system (RAS)
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A group of medial forebrain structures that perceive pleasure when the neurons running through them are stimulated.
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reward pathway
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The right side of the cerebral cortex, which controls the left half of the body, is credited with more creative functions, is thought to be more visually & spatially oriented, & provides the ability to perceive a whole as a sum of parts.
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right hemisphere
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A condition of angry, aggressive, & violent behavior that may occur when an animal's septum is damaged.
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septal rage
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The structure within the brain that regulates the amygdala.
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septum
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The portion of the peripheral nervous system that connects the central nervous system to the voluntary muscles.
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somatic nervous system
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The portion of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for energy expenditure.
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sympathetic nervous system
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The parts of the brain that specialize in auditory information processing.
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temporal lobes
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The structures within the male endocrine system that control overall physical development, sexual behavior, & reproduction.
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testes
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The brain structure that serves to integrate & organize nerve impulses passing between parts of the cerebral cortex.
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thalamus
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Along with the parathyroid, one of the glands within the endocrine system that controls metabolism rates.
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thyroid
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