Understanding the Innermost Regions of the Brain and Its Functions
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Innermost Regions of the Brain
Innermost regions of the brain are responsible for the basic involuntary functions, while outer regions of the brain are conscious and high-order thinking. The outer layer responsible for these higher functions is called the cortex.
Brain Stem
Base of the brain, it is attached to the spinal cord. The brain stem controls our heartbeat.
Thalamus
Above the brain stem. It receives all the sensory information from our senses (except smell) and sends it to other parts of the brain to process the data.
Cerebellum
Behind the brain stem. It coordinates movement like walking and plays a role in non-verbal learning and memory.
Visual Cortex
Located in the back of the brain. It receives and processes visual information.
Frontal Lobe
General area of the brain behind the forehead. It is involved in the conscious processing of ideas and information, as well as planning and judgement.