The prosencephalon is the largest part of the brain. Also called the forebrain, the prosencephalon consists of the telencephalon (includes the cerebral cortex) and the diencephalon (includes the thalamus and hypothalamus).

The prosencephalon is responsible for controlling various functions including chewing, vision, memory, hearing, and respiration.

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