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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Brains


Parietal Lobe
The parietal lobe deals mainly with functions connected with movement, orientation, calculation and certain types of recognition
Frontal Lobe
The frontal lobes deal with the most integrated brain functions i.e., thinking, conceptualising and planning. They also play a major part in the conscious appreciation of emotion.
Occipital Lobe
The occipital lobe is mainly made up of visual processing areas.
Temporal Lobe
The temporal lobes deal with sound, speech comprehension, usually the left temporal lobe, and some aspects of memory
Cerebellum
The cerebellum is also known as the little brain or hind brain and is attached to the back of your brain stem. It\'s main function is to control your body position, poise and balance. It also stores memories for basic learned responses. It sends vital information to the brain via the brain stem.
Brain Stem
The brain stem is also known as the reptilian brain. It is located deep down in the brain and extends up from your spinal cord. It is primarily responsible for basic life support and controls your breathing and heart rate, your temperature and your digestion process. It is also responsible for keeping you alert of important information from your senses.



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