Brain Anatomy and Functions

• The brain is one of the key pieces in our central nervous system.
• The brain has to interpret and process information it receives from the outside world and then come up with responses for it.
• When we look at the brain from the side, we can see three big structures: the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.
• The cerebrum is the big brain, and the cerebellum is where your body takes in certain sensory information and regulates movements.
• Below the cerebrum and cerebellum is the brain stem, which can regulate heart rate and breathing, as well as sleep.
• It also connects most of the cranial nerves, which are important for sending information to and from the brain.
• The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for many cognitive functions, such as thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.
• The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres, the left and the right.
• The left brain is responsible for analytical tasks and the right brain is responsible for creative tasks.
• There is no scientific evidence that suggests one side of the brain is better than the other.

Test your knowledge about the structure and functions of the brain, including the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. Learn about the cognitive functions carried out by the cerebrum and the role of the left and right brain hemispheres.