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The definition of a forebrain is the part of the brain that controls many of the senses.

Parts of the Forebrain

Striatum - Often associated with the experience of rewards or surprise
Lateral ventricle - Protect the brain from trauma
Third ventricle - Protect the brain from trauma
Telencephalon - Determines both your intelligence and your personality and operates the sense of smell and touch
Diencephalon - Controls all the other bodily functions such as vision, equilibrium, facial sensations, hearing, respiration, smell, taste and swallowing

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An example of a forebrain is the diencephalon which allows a person to sense motion and maintain their equilibrium.

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See forebrain in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the front part of the three primary divisions of the brain of a vertebrate embryo
the part of the fully developed brain evolved from this, consisting of the diencephalon and the telencephalon

See forebrain in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The most anterior of the three primary regions of the embryonic brain from which the telencephalon and diencephalon develop.
The segment of the adult brain that develops from the embryonic forebrain and includes the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

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