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Body - The Brain
Here you will learn some English words related to the brain, such as "cortex", "frontal lobe", and "amygdala".
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the largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible for conscious thought, perception, movement, and memory
the vital bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, controlling essential functions and relaying information throughout the body
a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication
an almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions
(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter
a region of the cerebral cortex responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements
a curved fold in the cerebral cortex that is involved in emotion, memory, and attention
the anterior part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and complex behaviors
a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving
a body part located at the posterior end of the cerebral cortex in the brain, responsible for processing and interpreting visual information received from the eyes
an anatomical structure located in the occipital lobe of the brain. It is involved in visual processing
a brain region that processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception from different parts of the body
the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness
a region of the brain involved in sensory processing, spatial awareness, and cognitive functions
a folded region of brain tissue in the parietal lobe, involved in sensory perception, spatial processing, and motor planning
a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception
the region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual recognition
a curved fold of tissue located within the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in various functions such as auditory processing, language, memory, and emotion
a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing
a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is responsible for controlling voluntary movement of muscles throughout the body
a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing
a shallow groove or indentation on the surface of the brain, separating different regions or lobes
a deep groove in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes
a groove on the lateral surface of the cerebrum that separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe
the region of the central nervous system that contains neural cell bodies, dendrites, and synapses, and appears greyish in color
the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers
(anatomy) a region in the central lower part of the brain that is responsible for autonomic nervous system and the release of hormones
a region in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information
a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and reward-based learning
a complex subcortical nervous system of the brain that is associated with emotions and drives
the interconnected structures within the brain's limbic system, involved in emotions, memory, and motivation
a part of the basal ganglia in the brain, involved in motor control and coordination
a fluid-filled chamber in the brain that plays a vital role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and brain health
a curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigationa curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation
the front part of the brain involved in higher cognition and executive functions
the anterior region of the brain responsible for executive functions and social cognition
a brain structure involved in emotional and cognitive processing, located above the corpus callosum
(anatomy) one of the four main cavities in the brain containing cerebrospinal fluid
a network of blood vessels in the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid
a protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and facilitating nutrient exchange
a small opening that connects the lateral ventricles of the brain, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between them
a fluid-filled cavity in the brain that plays a role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and communication between brain regions
a fluid-filled cavity located in the brainstem, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
a fluid-filled area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater in the central nervous system
a fluid-filled space within the body, particularly within the brain or spinal cord, that acts as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid
a narrow fluid-filled channel that runs through the center of the spinal cord and carries cerebrospinal fluid
a three-layered protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
an opening at the posterior aspect of the skull through which the spinal cord passes
the tough, fibrous membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord
a thin membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, playing a role in protecting and supporting the central nervous system
the innermost layer of the meninges, which is a protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord
the middle and largest of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the temporal lobes of the brain
a cavity located at the base of the skull that holds the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata
the shallowest and most anterior of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the frontal lobes of the brain
the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and information processing
a structure located in the front part of the brain involved in the sense of smell
a brain structure involved in processing smells and detecting odor molecules
