The 3 brains
What are the 3 parts of our brain?
Reptilian, Mammalian and human brain
What is the largest part of the brain?
Cerebrum
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?
Brainstem
At around what age does the brain stop developing?
25
What is the human brain?
Is an organ that is part of our nervous system
Where is the reptilian brain located?
In the brainstem
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What function is the cerebellum most involved with?
Voluntary movement and balance
Which brain do you share with lizards?
The neocortex
What does our brain do?
It serves to control our body and dictates the instructions for us to follow
What is the function of the frontal lobe in the human brain?
It controls the voluntary movements and expressive language
What lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?
Occipital lobe
Which part of the brain is responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, and personality?
Frontal lobe
Name of the brain that makes you jump when you hear a sudden loud noise?
The reptilian brain
What is our brain made of?
Water, carbohydrates, proteins and fat
What does the reptilian brain controls?
Controls survival functions like: heartbeat, breathing, and body temperature
What parts connect the two hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum
Which part of the brain is responsible of language comprehension and memory formation?
Temporal lobe
How many thoughts does the brain make every day?
50,000
How many neurons does the human brain have?
About 86 billion neurons
What does the mammalian brain controls?
It is responsible of the emotions, memory and social behaviors
What is the name of the brain structure that regulates hormones?
Hypothalamus
Which brain help us process feelings, form memories, and respond to different social interactions?
Mammalian brain
How much does the brain weigh?
2% of the human height
In how many parts is our brain divided, and what are their names?
The cerebrum, the brainstem, and the cerebellum