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Brainstem — OCR GCSE Psychology Definition

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GCSE Psychology · key term

Brainstem

Definition

The part of the brain connecting with the spinal cord and controlling vital automatic functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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OCR GCSE Psychology · J203

Paper 2

The brain has three main parts: the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem. The cerebrum is the main upper part and contains different lobes. These include the frontal lobe at the front and the temporal lobe at the side.
Revise: The Brain, Memory and Neurological Damage

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