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Question
Name the parts of human forebrain indicating their respective functions.
Solution
The parts of the human forebrain are- cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus.
Below are the functions:-
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Cerebrum: The cerebrum, the largest region of the brain, controls temperature and initiates and directs movement. Speech, judgment, thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, emotions, and learning are all enabled by other parts of the cerebrum.
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Thalamus: The thalamus's main job is to transmit motor and sensory information to the cerebral cortex. It also controls wakefulness, sleep, and alertness.
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Hypothalamus: The hypothalamus is a link between the neurological and endocrine systems, and its primary job is to keep the body in a state of homeostasis.
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