New News Biology #34

The Brain (Part 1)

The Brain; is responsible for our conscious behavior, like our thoughts, communication, and actions. It also helps coordinates our bodies.

The Brain + The Spinal Cord = Central Nervous System.

The Structure of the Brain (main parts):

Cerebral Cortex; the things we most value

Consciousness

Intelligence

Language

Memory

Cerebellum; responsible for balance & muscle coordination. If it weren’t for the cerebellum, we would fall over easily

Hypothalamus;

Regulate body temperature

Signals to the pituitary gland

Brain Stem;

Connects brain with the spinal cord

Medulla; the unconscious activities essential to a person’s survival are thanks to the medulla

Breathing

Heart beating

Etc.