Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
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Chapter 24, Problem 4LTB
Which brain structure controls language, memory, sensations, and decision making?
- cerebrum;
- thalamus;
- hypothalamus;
- cerebellum;
- brain stem
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Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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