Parts of the Brain

Parts of the Brain for Beginners and Language Fans

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the clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord	cerebrospinal fluid
the protective layers around the brain	meninges
the outermost layer of the meninges (hard mother)	dura mater
the middle layer of the meninges (spider mother)	arachnoid mater
the innermost layer of the meninges (tender mother)	pia mater
the main part of the brain	cerebrum
the smaller part of the brain (little brain) used for balance and coordination	cerebellum
the structure that connects the right and left hemispheres (tough body)	corpus callosum

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the gland named for its slime (pitooey!), known for growth & sex hormones	pituitary gland
the egg-shaped chamber that relays information, starts with "th"	thalamus
the structure underneath that chamber, which maintains homeostasis, etc.	hypothalamus
the gland that resembles a tiny pinecone and makes melatonin	pineal gland
the almond-shaped structure involved with fear, emotion, etc. starts with "a"	amygdala
the bump between the brain and the spinal cord (bridge) starts with "p"	pons
the bump underneath that (oblong pith)	medulla oblongata