Definition

Functions

1)Controls everything: The brain tells your body what to do, like moving, breathing, and even blinking.

2) Helps you think: It lets you solve problems, make decisions, and learn new things.

3) Keeps you safe: It makes sure you feel pain if something's wrong (like touching something hot) so you can react.

4) Stores memories: The brain remembers things, like your favorite foods, games, and friends.

5) Helps you feel emotions: It helps you feel happy, sad, excited, or scared.

6) Controls senses: It helps you see, hear, taste, touch, and smell things around you.

7) Makes you move: It tells your muscles how to move when you walk, run, or play.

Parts

The brain is made up of several parts, including the cerebrum, cerebel-

Anatomy of the brain

lum, brainstem, and lobes. o

Cerebrum

• The largest part of the brain, divided into left and right hemispheres o

• Responsible for higher-level functions like reasoning, learning, and speech

• The primary visual cortex, which interprets visual signals from the eyes, is located in the occipital lobe a

Cerebellum

• Located under the cerebrum, this part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination of muscle movements o

• Also known as the "little brain" o

Brainstem a

• Connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord

• Responsible for automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, and body temperature

Lobes

Occipital lobe

Located at the back of the brain, this lobe is responsible for processing visual signals o

Temporal lobe

Located near the ears, this lobe is responsible for processing auditory information, memory, and language o

Parietal lobe

Located near the upper back of the skull, this lobe is responsible for integrating sensory inputs to help you understand your environment o

Frontal lobe

Located at the front of the brain, this lobe is responsible for reasoning, motor skills, and expressivele language