Brain Parts and Its Functions

Brain Parts and Its Functions

1. FORE BRAIN

   • UPPERMOST AND LARGEST BRAIN REGION COMPOSED OF SEVERAL STRUCTURES, THE MOST PROMINENT BEING THE CEREBRAL CORTEX. 
   • CEREBRAL CORTEX
     • DIVIDED INTO 2 HEMISPHERE; AID FOR SOPHISTICATED MENTAL FUNCTIONS.
   • CORPUS CALLESUM
     • THICK BAND OF AXONS CONNECTING THE 2 HEMISPHERE OF THE CEREBRAL CORTEX.

2. MID BRAIN

   • MIDDLE REGION OF THE BRAIN; INVOLVED IN PROCESSING VISUAL AND AUDITORY INFORMATION.

3. HIND BRAIN

   • Region at base of brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord. 
   • PONS
     • COORDINATES THE MOVEMENTS OF LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF BODY
   • CEREBELLUM
     • COORDINATE MOVEMENTS, BALANCE AND POSTURE
   • MEDULLA
     • CONTROLS BREATHING, HEARTBEAT AND OTHER VITAL LIFE FUNCTIONS.

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