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A. Brain—one of the most important organs; responsible for thinking, moving,
speaking,and more
B. Corpuscallosum— large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and
righthemispheres of the brain together
C. Eyesocket— the cavity of the skull in which the eye is located
D. Cerebellum—coordinates body movement and maintains the body’sbalance
andequilibrium; located near the spinal cord
E. Sinuscavity— air-filled spaces within the skull and face that filter and
moisteningested air
F. Opticnerve—sends visual information from the retina (part of the eye) to
thebrain
G. Jawbone—bone of the lower jaw that holds the lower teeth in place
H. Teeth—hard,bonelike structures in the upper and lower jaws used for
chewingand biting
I. Carotidartery— main artery that supplies the head and neck with
oxygenatedblood