The ________ is located between the cerebral hemispheres superior to the brainstem and includes the thalamus and hypothalamus.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, divided by the longitudinal fissure, each controlling the opposite side of the body and responsible for different cognitive and physical functions.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a relay center, conveying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.