Brain

• The brain has three main regions the hindbrain, midbrain and forebrain.
• The hindbrain is responsible for lower brain functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
• The hindbrain is made up of the pons, medulla and cerebellum.
• The pons is a group of nerves that connect the brain to the spinal cord. It helps to transfer information from the brain to the spinal cord and vice versa. It is also responsible for the sleep-wake cycle.
• The medulla is located at the base of the brain stem and is responsible for regulating vital involuntary bodily functions by communicating with the autonomic nervous system.
• The cerebellum is located at the rear of the brain stem, beneath the occipital and temporal lobes. The cerebellum controls muscles, including balance and movement.
• The midbrain is a small area of the brain that connects the hindbrain and the forebrain. Its systems help us keep us alert, awake and attentive.
• The reticular formation extends throughout the length of the brainstem, from the spinal cord to the midbrain. It stimulates the brain by supplying it with sensory information as well as controlling our arousal and sleep.
• The forebrain is responsible for the processing of information. It contains the hypothalamus, thalamus, and cerebrum.
• The hypothalamus maintains homeostasis in the body and regulates the realease of hormones.
• The thalamus is the body's information relay station. All senses (except smell) must be sent to the thalamus before being interpreted by the cerebrum.
• The cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement, learning, and memory.
• The brain stem is responsible for involuntary actions.
• The corpus colloseum transmits information from the left hemisphere to the right hemisphere.
• The brain stem is the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord and control involuntary actions.
• The pituaary gland is located in the brain and produces hormones.
• The frontal lobe controls voluntary movement.
• The temporal lobe is responsible for emotions, memory, and thoughts.
• The parietal lobe receives and processes sensory input.
• The occipital lobe is responsible for vision and is located at the back of the brain.
• The right hemisphere is responsible for spatial awareness, language, and non-verbal communication.
• The left hemisphere is responsible for speech, comprehension, arithmetic and writing.
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