Brain Anatomy and Functions

Brain Structures and Functions

• Medulla

  • Function: Controls heartbeat and breathing, which are essential for basic life functions.

• Cerebellum

  • Function: Coordinates balance and movement, aiding in motor control and precision.

• Amygdala

  • Function: Regulates emotions such as fear and aggression, playing a key role in emotional responses.

• Hippocampus

  • Function: Major role in forming new memories, crucial for learning and retaining information.

• Hypothalamus

  • Function: Maintains homeostasis by regulating hunger, thirst, and body temperature, thus ensuring the body's internal balance.

• Corpus Callosum

  • Function: Connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

• Frontal Lobe

  • Function: Associated with higher cognitive functions including thinking, planning, and decision-making processes.

• Parietal Lobe

  • Function: Responsible for processing touch sensations and understanding body position relative to surroundings.

• Occipital Lobe

  • Function: Dedicated to the sense of vision, interpreting visual stimuli.

• Temporal Lobe

  • Function: Primarily concerned with hearing, as well as memory and emotion processing.