Brain

Encephalon

The largest part of the central nervous system, weighing approximately 1.4 kg in adults. It consists of the cerebrum (two hemispheres with frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes), the cerebellum, and the brainstem (midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata). Protected by the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid.

種類 Organ
器官系 Nervous
身体部位 Brain
ラテン語名 Encephalon
FMA ID 50801

機能

The command center of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, controlling motor functions, regulating homeostasis, and generating consciousness, thought, memory, emotion, and language.

臨床的意義

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is a leading cause of disability. Traumatic brain injury ranges from concussion to severe diffuse axonal injury. Neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.

下位構造

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よくある質問

What is the Brain?
The largest part of the central nervous system, weighing approximately 1.4 kg in adults. It consists of the cerebrum (two hemispheres with frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes), the cerebellum, and the brainstem (midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata). Protected by the meninges and cerebrosp
What is the function of the Brain?
The command center of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, controlling motor functions, regulating homeostasis, and generating consciousness, thought, memory, emotion, and language.
What body system is the Brain part of?
The Brain is part of the Nervous.
What conditions affect the Brain?
Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is a leading cause of disability. Traumatic brain injury ranges from concussion to severe diffuse axonal injury. Neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.
Where is the Brain located?
The Brain is located in the Brain region of the body.

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