Structure, Parts And Function Of The Human Brain
Structure,
Parts And Function Of The Human Brain
The Brain
The brain is an essential part of
the human body. It is enclosed inside the skull. it is responsible for thougth,
movement in the human body, it also help man to interact well with his
environment. In this work, we will be looking into the four major part of the
human brain,which include the cerebrum, Cerebellum, Limbic System, Brain Stem
The Cerebrum
The cerebrum or cortex is the
largest part of the human brain, associated with higher brain function such as
thought and action. The cerebral cortex is divided into four sections, called
"lobes": the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and
temporal lobe.
Functions Of The Lobe
- Frontal Lobe- associated with
reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem
solving
- Parietal Lobe- associated with
movement, orientation, recognition, perception of stimuli
- Occipital Lobe- associated with
visual processing
- Temporal Lobe- associated with
perception and recognition of auditory stimuli, memory, and speech
The Cerebellum
The
Cerebellum: it is similar to the cerebrum, it
has two hemispheres and has a highly folded surface or cortex. it is associated
with regulation and coordination of movement, posture, and balance.
Limbic System
Limbic
System: the limbic system is responsible for emotional feelings. It
is found buried within the cerebrum. it contains the thalamus, hypothalamus,
amygdala, and hippocampus.
Brain Stem: the brain stem is responsible for
basic vital life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure. it
is made of the midbrain, pons, and medulla.
Reference
Serendip,
Last Modified: Wednesday, 05-Sep-2012 09:00:59 ED, http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/kinser/Structure1.html
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