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The human brain is a highly complex organ that controls the whole human body, including the central nervous system, behavior, thoughts and biology.
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Main Parts of the Brain
- Neurons: Nerve cells
- Glial Cells: Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system
- Cerebrum: Controls movement, memory, reason
- Cerebellum: Controls balance, movement, coordination
- Brain Stem: Controls breathing, digestion, circulation
- Pituitary Gland: Produced and releases hormones
- Hypothalamus: Controls brain temperature
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Brain Diseases
Some major brain diseases are: stroke, epilepsy, tumors, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Encephalitis. -
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Thought of the Day Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine, into your brain, and that's where you get shitty ideas from.
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k..I need to chill on the homework for tonight I think..my brain is kind of overloaded..lol! #DavidArchieVersary ♥
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