The Complex Human Brain

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The human brain, has so many mysteries that it will leave you mind blown. Along with so many questions that may or may not be answered. Such as questions that ask how the brain works, or why am I able to have member past events and more. But, the one that comes to mind is how does the human brain function? Gladly to say that I have done my research and found some answers to things that I’ve been asking for so long, and would be happy to share.
To begin with, I would have to know that the brain is very complex, and in a way it kind of works like a computer, or a chemical factory. Which is why is why the brain the brain is known and sometimes called the human bodies CPU. Not only that, but the brain is also the master control center, in meaning that the brain controls everything that the body does. Including which side of the body does what. For example, let’s say, if the left side of your brain was messed up and didn’t work, than the left side of your body wouldn’t move, but because that right side you’re your brain still works you would only be able to move. The brain produces electrical signals and sends the from cell to cell along pathways called circuits. When does this it constantly receive information from inside and outside the body. The brain then rapidly analyzes the information and sends out messages that control the body functions and actions. The brain can also store information. This making learning and remembering possible, including our source of thoughts, moods, and emotions (Restak 628).
What are some of the brain’s usages? The brain needs to eat just as we do. Believe it or not, but the brain also has a weight limit as well. It makes up about two percent of our total body weight. The brain also uses about twenty...

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...ke structure that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. The brain stem controls the reflexes and automatic functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, limbs movement and visceral functions like digestion and urination (Striedter 529). Well these three divisions are very important to the human brain and body, these are the divisions that allow us to be able to move, speak, and about any other action you could think of.
In conclusion, the human brain is very complex, with many complications and mysteries. It leaves people mind blown, asking many questions. The brain is unique, and not one is the same, they all differ both men and women brains. The structure of the brain determines on how we experience the world (Restak 628). Also, that the brain is very ugly looking and has three main divisions called the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem.

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