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brainstem

/ˈbɹeɪnstem/

Meanings
noun
The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum.

Examples :

"Damage to the brainstem can be very serious because it controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate. "
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Illustration brain

brain noun

/bɹeɪn/

The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.

"My brain was working overtime trying to remember all the vocabulary words for my spelling test. "

Illustration connects

connects verb

/kəˈnɛkts/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration functions

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

Illustration damage

damage noun

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.

"The storm did a lot of damage to the area."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration serious

serious adjective

/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪəɹ.i.əs/

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

Illustration spinal

spinal noun

/spaɪnəl/

A spinal anesthesia.

"The doctor administered a spinal anesthesia before the surgery. "

Illustration controls

controls noun

/kənˈtɹəʊlz/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊlz/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

Illustration forebrain

forebrain noun

/ˈfɔːrbreɪn/ /ˈfɔrbreɪn/

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

"Studying for the exam, Maria learned that the forebrain, responsible for thinking and memory, is the largest part of the human brain. "

Illustration breathing

breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

Illustration vital

vital adjective

/ˈvaɪt̬əl/

Relating to, or characteristic of life.

"vital energies; vital functions; vital actions"

Illustration cerebrum

cerebrum noun

/sɪˈɹiː.bɹəm/

The upper part of the brain, which is divided into the two cerebral hemispheres. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is the seat of motor and sensory functions, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

"Studying for the test requires using your cerebrum to remember facts and understand concepts. "