Located at the base of the brain and embedded deeply in the cerebral hemispheres, this part of the brain controls the body's involuntary functions, such as breathing and heartbeat.

Part of the limbic system, this part of the brain receives, processes, and relays sensory signals. (Robertson, 2019)

Located in the limbic system just below the thalamus, this brain part regulates internal body systems by controlling the release of hormones.

Located at the base of the limbic system, this brain part is responsible for processing information in the working memory, creating meaning, and storing long term memories.

Part of the limbic system and located at the end of the hippocampus, this brain part processes emotions, triggers "flight or flight" responses, and creates associations between emotions and long term memories.

Including the left and right hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum, this largest part of the brain controls thinking, memory, speech, and muscle movement.

Located below the cerebrum and behind the brain stem, this brain part coordinates complex motor tasks and fine tunes thoughts, emotions, and memories.