Wing dam in a man-made river bed. A wing dam or wing dike is a manmade barrier that, unlike a conventional dam, only extends partway into a river.
(Redirected from Prosencephalon). In the anatomy of the brain of vertebrates, the forebrain or prosencephalon is the rostral-most (forward-most) portion of the brain.The forebrain, the midbrain (mesencephalon), and hindbrain (rhombencephalon) are the three primary portions of the brain during early development of the central nervous system.It controls body temperature, reproductive functions, eating, sleeping, and any display of emotions.Redirected from Prosencephalon). In the anatomy of the brain of vertebrates, the forebrain or prosencephalon is the rostral-most (forward-most) portion of the brain.
Sleep and waking patterns are controlled in the forebrain. The forebrain controls many functions, including smelling. The largest part of the brain, the forebrain processes cognitive, auditory, visual and sensory information. Located in the forebrain, the hippocampus and amygdala are parts of the limbic system.he largest part of the brain, the forebrain processes cognitive, auditory, visual and sensory information. Located in the forebrain, the hippocampus and amygdala are parts of the limbic system.