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Across 1. The lowest portion of the brain containing the cerebellum, medulla, pons, and reticular formation. 4. The network of fibers and cell bodies that lie within the medulla and brainstem. (2 words) 8. Lies immediately below the cerebral cortex. 9. Small bumps on the brainstem that act as a bridge between the medulla and the other brain areas. 11. A master control center for emotion and many basic moves. 12. The part of the limbic system associated with fear.

Down 2. Incoming messages from sense organs branch into this part of the RF and bombards the cerebral cortex with stimulation. (3 words) 3. The part of the limbic system associated with strong memories. 5. Regulates posture, muscle tone, and muscular coordination and also stores memory related to skills and habits. 6. Produce emotion and motivated behavior and rage, fear, sexual response, and intense arousal can be obtained here. (2 words) 7. Contains centers important for the reflex control of vital life functions like heart rate, breathing, and swallowing. 10. Acts as a final “switching station” for massages going to cortex.