Intro | Forebrain | Midbrain | Hindbrain
Part 1: Image-Mapped Tutorial
Part 2: Matching Self-Test
Part 3: Multiple-Choice Self-Test
| Major Divisions |
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is divided into three major divisions, the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain. The structure and function of the hindbrain and midbrain in humans is very similar to those in lower animals. The forebrain, which is more highly developed in the human, is the division that distinguishes humans from other mammals.
Figure 6 illustrates the main location of each CNS division, and provides a description of the primary functions associated with each.
| Suggestions for further study |
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