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Encéfalo

Encephalon

The command center of the nervous system, the brain processes sensory information, controls motor function, regulates homeostasis, and generates consciousness, thought, memory, emotion, and language. It is the largest part of the central nervous system, weighing approximately 1.4 kilograms in adults, and comprises the cerebrum with its two hemispheres and frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes, the cerebellum, and the brainstem, formed by the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. The meninges and cerebrospinal fluid protect it. Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident, is a leading cause of disability, and traumatic brain injury ranges from concussion to severe diffuse axonal injury. Neurodegenerative diseases affecting the organ include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

La parte más grande del sistema nervioso central, con un peso aproximado de 1.4 kg en adultos. Está formado por el cerebro (dos hemisferios con lóbulos frontal, parietal, temporal y occipital), el cerebelo y el tronco encefálico (mesencéfalo, protuberancia y bulbo raquídeo). Está protegido por las meninges y el líquido cefalorraquídeo.

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Tipo Organ
Sistema corporal Nervioso
Región corporal Encéfalo
Nombre latino Encephalon
FMA ID 50801

Función

El centro de mando del sistema nervioso, responsable de procesar la información sensorial, controlar las funciones motoras, regular la homeostasis y generar la conciencia, el pensamiento, la memoria, las emociones y el lenguaje.

Significado clínico

El accidente cerebrovascular (ictus) es una de las principales causas de discapacidad. El traumatismo craneoencefálico abarca desde la conmoción cerebral hasta la lesión axonal difusa grave. Las enfermedades neurodegenerativas incluyen el alzhéimer, el párkinson y la ELA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main parts of the brain?

The brain is divided into three main regions: the cerebrum (the largest part, responsible for higher functions such as thought, language, and voluntary movement), the cerebellum (coordinating movement and balance), and the brainstem (regulating vital autonomic functions including breathing, heart rate, and consciousness). The cerebrum is further divided into four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.

How much does the brain weigh?

The adult human brain weighs approximately 1,300–1,400 grams (about 3 pounds), representing roughly 2% of body weight. Despite its small mass, it consumes approximately 20% of the body's total energy and oxygen supply. Brain volume is approximately 1,200–1,500 cubic centimeters, with considerable variation among individuals.

What is the brain protected by?

The brain is protected by the skull (cranium), three layers of membranes called meninges (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that cushions the brain within the subarachnoid space. The blood-brain barrier, formed by specialized endothelial cells in cerebral blood vessels, further regulates which substances can enter brain tissue.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:50801 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000955 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — Encéfalo Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.