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MEDULLAOBLONGATAThat part of the brain that tapers off into the spinal cord (7,9)
OFFICEPARTYWork do to taper off into icy exchanges (6,5)
OBLONGATAMedulla _: lower part of the brair that tapers into the spinal cord (9)
EPIDURALInjection of anaesthetic into the spinal cord (8)
PINEALName of the endocrine gland near the centre of the brain that releases melatonin into the bloodstream (6)
CEREBELLUMA part of the brain that controls the body's movements and balance (10)
TEMPORAL___ lobe (part of the brain that contains the hippocampus)
MINDSEYEPart of the brain that "sees" things: 2 words
HYPOTHALAMUSRegion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland (12)
RIGHTThe half of the brain that controls imagination and creativity
LIMBIC___ system, part of the brain that regulates emotion, behavior and long-term memory
CORTEXOuter part of the brain that plays a key role in consciousness (6)
AMYGDALAPart of the brain that is responsible for emotional processing (8)
MEDULLAPart of the brain that controls involuntary functions
PINEALGLANDA pea-sized organ in the brain that secretes melatonin into the bloodstream (6,5)
SEROTONINChemical produced in the brain that affects mood, anagram of IRONSTONE (9)
PEGTOPPear-shaped wooden teetotum spun on its metal pin by means of pulling the string in which it is wound; or, a description of voluminous trousers that taper at the ankles (3-3)
CEREBRUMPart of a human's brain that does most of the thinking
DOPAMINEA chemical in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter (8)
OBELISKA four-sided stone pillar that tapers towards a pyramid at the top (7)