For this laboratory, we will consider the brain in terms of the medical scheme (Figure 1): Divided into two hemispheres, the cerebrum is the largest region of the human brain – the two …

Brain Stem: two main parts – pons and medulla Brain’s most primitive part Controls simple reflexes, such as coughing, sneezing, and digestion Pons contains the fibers that connect the …

The human brain — a spongy, three-pound mass of fatty tissue — has been compared to a telephone switchboard and a supercomputer. But the brain is much more complicated than …

What is a brain? In the box below, draw what you think your brain looks like. Label any important parts. Be creative! Choose a couple of adjectives to describe what you think your brain might

Our brains have a larger cerebral cortex, or cerebrum, relative to the rest of the brain than any other animal. (See the Cerebrum section of this fact sheet for further information.) This …

It is normal for your brain to change as you get older. A healthy diet may reduce your risk for memory loss and confusion. A healthy diet can help to improve your overall health, including …

The hand model of the brain helps us understand how individuals who are typically focused, thoughtful, and capable of making sound decisions (regulated) may, at times, display extreme …