The central nervous system: brain regions, spinal cord and their protection

What this note covers

1. The CNS integrates information and coordinates output
2. The cerebrum supports perception, thought and voluntary action
3. The cerebellum coordinates movement and balance
4. Medulla and hypothalamus regulate internal conditions
5. Corpus callosum and spinal cord connect CNS pathways
6. Bone, meninges and cerebrospinal fluid protect the CNS

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