Brain (internal) - Human Body Systems

Meninges/Duramater

Covers, protects, and supports the brain and spinal cord

Skull

Protects the Brain

Cerebrum

Largest part of the brain (contains the lobes Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Temporal)

Corpus callosum

Connects the left/right hemispheres and enables communication between them

Thalamus

Processes all sensory information before sending it to the cerebrum for interpretation

hypothalamus

Controls body temperature, releases hormones, hunger, thrust, and sex drive

midbrain

Sensory Processing and motor control: Pupil reflex, reflexes for vision and hearing

Pons

Regulates involuntary functions such as breathing sleep cycle, dreaming, and facial expressions

Medulla oblongata

Controls involuntary functions (breathing, heart rate, digestion and blood pressure).

spinal cord

Carries messages from body to the brain and back

cerebellum

controls muscle coordination and balance