Monday, February 29, 2016

Parts of the Brain (And How They Work)

The brain is a very complex thing. We still don't understand everything about it and how it works, but here's a quick layout:

Light Blue- This area of the brain is called the frontal lobe. It controls the ability to do problem-solving, judgement, and motor function.

Purple- This area of the brain is called the parietal lobe. It controls sensation, handwriting, and body position.

Green- This area of the brain is called the occipital lobe. It controls the brain's visual processing system.

Yellow- This area of the brain is called the temporal lobe. It controls the ability to memorize and hear.

Red- This area of the brain is called the cerebellum. It is responsible for coordination and balance.

Dark Blue- This is called the brain stem. It controls breathing, sleep, and the heart.

There are also other parts of the brain. The cortex is the outer layer of brain cells. It controls thinking and voluntary movements. The basal ganglia are groups of structures in the brain. They arrange messages to send to other parts of the brain.

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