The Brain

    The human body is divided into many different parts called organs. All of the parts are controlled by an organ called the brain, which is located in the head.  The brain is made up of many cells, and is the control center of the body. The brain flashes messages out to all the other parts of the body. 

  The system that is responsible for the messages through the brain is called the nervous system. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The brain doesn't just control your organs, but also can think and remember.


  The brain is composed three main parts: cerebrum, cerebellum, and the brain stem. Each is responsible for different brain functions.


  Cerebrum, is the largest area of the brain that is responsible for our emotion, behavior, balance, coordination, skilled motor activities and more. It has two hemispheres: right and left hemispheres.  The right hemisphere is responsible for the left side of our body while the left hemisphere is responsible for the right side of our body. 

Cerebellum is located behind the brain stem. It is responsible for the motor movement,balance, and our brain's ability to determine limb position.
  Brain stem is the most important part of our brain because it is responsible for breathing and automatic responses. The brain stem is sometimes referred to as one of the " primitive" parts of the brain. Located at the top of the spinal column, the brain stem controls breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness. Brain stem stroke may cause sudden death.