The _____ is the only part of the brain that is under conscious control.

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The cerebral cortex contains the cell bodies of neurons (gray matter) that perceive and are actively involved with all conscious activities of the mind and intellect. The brainstem controls many body functions that are not under conscious control. The main functional parts of the brainstem include the thalamus, hypothalamus, pons, and medulla oblongata.

The _____ Is the Only Part of the Brain That