The human brain is a highly complex organ that controls the whole human body, including the central nervous system, behavior, thoughts and biology.
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
Brain Health
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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Fast Facts
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An adult brain weighs about three pounds
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Consists of over 100 billion neurons
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Is composed of 77-78% water
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Divided into four segments
frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe and occipital lobe
