Question

What are the major parts of the brain, list their functions?

Answer 1

Answer:

Parts of Human Brain

Following are the major parts of the human brain:

Forebrain – Largest part of the brain

It is the anterior part of the brain. The fore brain parts include:

Cerebrum

Hypothalamus

Thalamus

Forebrain Function: Controls the reproductive functions, body temperature, emotions, hunger and sleep.

Fact: The largest among the forebrain parts is the cerebrum. It is also the largest part of all vertebrate brains.

Midbrain: Smallest and central part of the brain

The midbrain consists of:

Tectum

Tegmentum

Hindbrain: The central region of the brain

The hindbrain is composed of:

Cerebellum

Medulla

Pons

Hindbrain function: The three regions of the hindbrain coordinates all processes necessary for survival. These induce breathing, heartbeat, sleep, wakefulness and motor learning.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

there are 3 major parts of the brain -- cerebrum,cerebellum, brainstem

Explanation:

cerebrum -- it is the largest part of the brain and is composed for right and left hemispheres. it performs highest functions like vision,hearing,speech etc.etc....

cerebellum-- it recieves information from the sensory system ,the spinal cord and other parts of the brain. it cordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance , speech etc. etc......

brainstem-- it controls the flow messages between the brain and the rest of the body . and it also controls basic body functions breathing,swallowing,BP,heart rate etc.etc.... The brainstem consists of the midbrains, pons ,and medulla oblongata

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