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The Midbrain
The Forebrain
Diencephalon
The Cerebral Hemispheres
Mapping the Functions of the Brain
The Electroencephalograph (EEG)
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midbrain; third region of vertebrate brain
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby
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midbrain: a portion of the brain that lies between the hindbrain and the forebrain that consists of a collection of crossing nerve tracts.
minerals: types of nutrients that include phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
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midbrain A network of neurons that connects with the forebrain and relays sensory signals to other integrating centers. PICTURE
middle lamella A layer composed of pectin that cements two adjoining plant cells together.
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midbrain The portion of the brain between the pons and forebrain.
mid-ocean ridge The continuous chain of volcanic submarine mountains that extends around the earth. It includes the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and East Pacific Rise.
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The hindbrain and midbrain of the vertebrate central nervous system. In humans, it forms a cap on the anterior end of the spinal cord, extending to about the middle of the brain.
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The midbrain or mesencephalon
The forebrain or prosencephalon
Composition and central connections of the spinal nerves
Composition and central connections of the spinal nerves
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An area of the brain composed of the cerebellum, medulla and pons. (Basically, the bulbar region is made up of the brain stem minus the midbrain and plus the cerebellum).
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[Gr. mesos - middle; Gr. kephale - a head]. The mid region of the developing embryonic brain. Synonym: midbrain.
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optic lobes
one of a pair of lobes found as swellings on the dorsal side of the midbrain of some lower vertebrates. The lobes integrate sensory information from the eyes and certain auditory reflexes.
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In turn the secretion of ACTH is controlled by a releasing factor formed in the midbrain and liberated from the stalk of the pituitary gland.
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