ALL ABOUT OUR BRAIN

THE FRONTAL LOBE

• Controls behavior
• Cognitive and academic skills
• Memory
• Language
• Emotions
• Expression
• And lastly, judgement.

PARIETAL LOBE

• The parietal lobe is the main part of the brain that controls the sensory region. (Touch)
• It also controls the visual system (sight)
• This means that the parietal lobe has two jobs, or sections.

TEMPORAL LOBE

• Because the temporal lobe is located near your ears, it mostly controls the auditory systems.
• The temporal lobe can also process: speech and language. (Interpretation)

OCCIPITAL LOBE

• Speaking of visual qualities, the occipital lobe is the one to do the job.
• The occipital lobe is mainly a very fast part of the working brain, especially in being able to process images.
• It also controls balance and movement.

BRAIN STEM

• The brain stem is located right in front of the cerebellum.
• It is the link, or chain to your spine, and is thought to be the oldest part of your brain!
• The spine and the brain stem are the ones to receive messages from the nerve system.

CEREBULLUM

• The cerebellum is a very unique part of the brain. It is the main part of the brain that controls writing abilities and balance.
• It is extremely important for the cerebellum to run about everyday, in order to stay upright and balanced.
• Patients who have been affected in the area of the cerebellum cannot stand, balance, and write.

DEEP STRUCTURES

• The deep structure include the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands.
• The hypothalamus controls hunger, sleep, temperature, thirst, blood pressure, and emotions.
• The pituitary lies at the end of the skull or brain, and is connected to the hypothalamus. It is the top dog, chief part of the brain. It fights diseases, secretes hormones, and responds to any type of stress.

FACTS!

• The brain stem is thought to be the oldest part of your brain!
• The brain is thought to be 3 pounds.
• The brain is about 75% water! So make sure to drink lots of water.

A HEALTHY BRAIN

• To keep your brain healthy, you need to;
• Exercise daily, for about 2-3 hours.
• Maintain a healthy diet, including many nutrients that help the brain, such as salmon and proteins.
• Sleep a lot! An average adult spends at least 8 hours of sleep. Sleep also allows the brain to rest and take a break.
• Make sure to include stimulating thinking activities to train your brain!

AND THAT, MY FRIEND, IS ALL ABOUT THE BRAIN.