Brain Anatomy & Function
The human brain and spinal cord are part of the Central Nervous System (CNS). The CNS is a crucial part of the human body’s nervous system. It’s primary function is to process and transmit information throughout the body. The brain is the command center of the nervous system. It is responsible for the control of such functions as: thoughts, emotions, memory, movement, and sensory perception. The brain is divided into three major regions:
The Cerebrum- Responsible for higher cognitive functions
The Cerebellum- Responsible for the bodily balance and coordination
The Brainstem- Responsible for the body’s regulation of its life sustaining functions (breathing, heart rate)
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The spinal cord is a long, cylindrical bundle of nerves that extends from the base of the brain and runs down through our body’s spinal column. It serves as a communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal cord is responsible for the reflexes and plays a role in transmitting sensory information along a communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body.
Together, the brain and spinal cord work in concert to control and coordinate various bodily functions, ensuring that the body can respond to internal and external stimuli, maintain homeostasis, and carry out complex tasks.
The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is another part of our body’s nervous system. It works with the CNS to move the body and send messages to your organs. The CNS takes the information and sends commands back to the PNS like a communication pathway. The Peripheral Nervous System consists of all the nerves and clusters of nerves called ganglia that are outside the CNS and serves as ta bridge between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
