the brain
Post on 31-Dec-2015
16 Views
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
The Brain
Interesting Facts
• Lower part of brain that connects to spinal cord is the size of your thumb! It controls such things as breathing and digestion.
• Weighs approximately 3 pounds (1.5 Kg) and is about 15 cm in length (that is ½ a regular ruler!!)
Cerebellum: TAKE NOTES
• AKA “Little Brain”
• Controls balance (have you ever wondered why you can stand up without falling over)
• Also known as the “know how” to do something (when you learn a new skill, this part of your brain remembers it)
Cerebrum : TAKE NOTES
• Main part of the brain
• Divided into lobes (each with its own functions and responsibilities)
• Where all other work is done / interpreted (compared to the cerebellum)
top related