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: The [[brain]] is responsible for coordinating the [[muscle]]s and [[gland]]s around the body.
: The [[brain]] is the location of the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] which controls the release of [[hormone]]s in the [[Endocrine System|endocrine system]].
: There are several important structures in the [[brain]] including:
:*The [[Cerebrum]] (or [[Cerebrum|Cerebral Cortex]]) which deals with memory, language and conscious thought.
:*The [[Cerebellum]] which deals with balance and the coordination of movement.
:*The [[Medulla]] which controls the heartbeat, breathing and peristalsis in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]].
:*The [[Pituitary Gland]] which [[secrete]]s [[hormone]]s which control other [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] in the body.
==Beyond the Curriculum==
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