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If you could describe for me different structures and areas within the brain. Also discuss in detail the thalamus, hypothalamus, endocrine and limbic systems. Please be sure to discuss the location in the brain, their functions, disorders/pathology related to damage to these structures, and other important information in regards to these structures. Finally, describe the functions of the right and left hemispheres within the brain. Are specific functions specialized in one area of the brain? Provide evidence to support your viewpoint.

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Human Brain - Structures and Functions

If you could describe for me different structures and areas within the brain. Also discuss in detail the thalamus, hypothalamus, endocrine and limbic systems.

Please be sure to discuss the location in the brain, their functions, disorders/pathology related to damage to these structures, and other important information in regards to these structures.

Finally, describe the functions of the right and left hemispheres within the brain. Are specific functions specialized in one area of the brain?

Provide evidence to support your viewpoint.

Main parts of the Brain and their functions

Thalamus- a large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain at the topmost portion of the diencephalon. The structure has sensory and motor functions. Almost all sensory information enters this structure where neurons send that information to the overlying cortex. Axons from every sensory system (except olfaction) synapse here as the last relay site before the information reaches the cerebral cortex.

Hypothalamus- part of the diencephalon, ventral to the thalamus. The structure is involved in functions including homeostasis, emotion, thirst, hunger, ...

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