👉 The term "forebrain" refers to the region of the brain that is responsible for controlling and regulating various functions, including speech, vision, movement, and emotion. It includes the cerebellum, which is involved in balance, coordination, and motor control; the hypothalamus, which regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, and other bodily needs; and the pineal gland, which regulates circadian rhythms and helps regulate feelings of depression and anxiety.