FIGURE 2.14 Major Regions of the Brain Situated at the base of the brain, the hindbrain’s functions include coordinating movement and posture, regulating alertness, and maintaining vital life functions. The midbrain helps process sensory information. In combination, the hindbrain and the midbrain comprise the brainstem. The forebrain is the largest brain region and is involved in more sophisticated behaviors and mental processes.
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