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Structure and Functions of the Brain

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1. The part of the brain located in the temporal lobe that is responsible for our emotional response. __ Amygdala______________
2. The portion of the brain involved in intricate cognitive functioning. _ Cerebrum__________________
3. A part of the brain that belongs to the limbic system and is responsible for processing new memories. _ Hippocampus_______________
4. A structure that is known to be a key relay station for sensory information. _ Thalamus_______________
5. An area of the cerebral cortex involved in organizing, controlling, directing, and performing motor functions. ____ Motor Cortex____________
6. A part of the brain located in the back of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for processing visual information. _ Occipital Lobe_______________
7. The part of the brain that is highly involved in the control of the autonomic nervous system and pituitary hormone production and is also