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Brain Tour : Our Brain : Looking at the Cerebrum
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The cerebrum is the seat of intelligence and provides us with the ability to read, write and speak; make calculations and compose music; remember the past and plan for the future; and create works.
Let us take a deeper look into this part of the brain.
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[The Cerebrum's Features]
Do you know that the brain's volume is that of a pillow? And if the brain was smooth , it'll only fill up a space the size of a basketball? Look at how the folds and crease on our brain makes us the smartest in kingdom animalia.
[Experiment : Removing The Cerebrum]
Ever wonder what would happen if a frog didn't have its cerebellum? What about a cockroach, a snail, a human? No blood or gore included, but this is not for the weak hearted!
[Knowledge through Tragedy]
Let us now look at the functions of some parts of the brain including the lobes by examining effects when accidents and illnesses wreck these areas. Tragic as it may be for those involved, the effects of tumors , strokes, gunshots, and poisonings have been valuable sources of information for us.
[The Cerebral Cortex]
The cerebral hemispheres (hemi=half) are covered by a gray, winkled cerebral cortex. Explore the functions of each region.
[Basal Ganglia and Gang - Guiding Motions]
Playing a game of tennis, tying your shoelace while standing, and even walking all require parts of the brain and spinal cord to send signals frantically back and forth. Decide to make a move and a your brain prompts the basal ganglia and gang to start cracking! Find out more about how the cerebrum guides motion.
[The Emotional Brain - the Limbic System]
Located in the cerebrum is the limbic (limbic=border) system which heads the station that controls human emotions such as anger, fear and love. It is there where our patter of behavior is controlled . That's one place no one would like to provoke!
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