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.

Tipo Organ
Sistema corporal Nervous
Região corporal Brain
Nome latino Encephalon
FMA ID 50801

Função

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.

Significado clínico

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.

Sub-estruturas

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Perguntas frequentes

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.

Estruturas relacionadas

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