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Encephalon (Noun)

Meaning

That part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The encephalon is the most complex and intricate part of the human nervous system, responsible for controlling all voluntary movements and functions.
  • Damage to the encephalon can result in severe cognitive and motor impairments, depending on the location and extent of the injury.
  • The encephalon is protected by the blood-brain barrier, a specialized network of blood vessels that filters out toxins and pathogens.
  • In vertebrates, the encephalon is divided into three main parts: the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, each with distinct functions and structures.
  • The development of the encephalon in embryos is a highly complex and tightly regulated process, involving the coordinated action of multiple genes and signaling pathways.

Synonyms

  • Brain

Hypernyms

  • Neural Structure
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