15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Brain

Brain is the most complex organ of our body, we know many things about brain, but still many mysteries to unfold, here are some facts about brain you probably didn’t know.

1. The brain consists of three parts.

• Forebrain: Controls all thoughts, senses, motor functions, amotian & hunger. Controls auditory and visual reflexes as well as awareness. By far the largest region of your brain is the forebrain , which contains the entire cerebrum and several structures directly nestled within it
• MidBrain: Controls auditory and visual reflexes as well as awareness. The midbrain is the topmost part of the brainstem, the connection central between the brain and the spinal cord
• HindBrain: Controls coordination and analysis of senses.  It includes most of the brainstem and a dense coral-shaped structure called the cerebellum. The brainstem is one of the most important parts of the entire central nervous system, because it connects the brain to the spinal cord and coordinates many vital functions, such as breathing and heartbeat.

2. The brain has two hemispheres.

• Left: For analytical thoughts. The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body. If the left side of the brain is dominant, the person is logical and more academically inclined.
• Right: For creative thoughts. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body. A right hemisphere dominant person excels in arts. It is visual and intuitive. It is also called the analog brain.
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