Brain
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All images837d1b8c-4b06-245a-06d7-f0932cd0b317The brain is an organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals. In vertebrates, …New content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionThe brain is an organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals. In vertebrates, a small part of the brain called the hypothalamus is the neural control center for all endocrine systems. The brain is the largest cluster of neurons in the body and is typically located in the head, usually near organs for special senses such as vision, hearing and olfaction. It is the most energy-consuming …WikipediaBrain parts and functionsCerebrumThe largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible for higher cognitive functions such as language, reasoning, memory, and voluntary movementCerebellumThe second largest part of the brain, located at the back of the skull, involved in coordinating motor skills, balance, and postureBrainstemThe basal part of the brain, connecting the cerebrum and the cerebellum to the spinal cord, regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep cyclesCommon brain disorders and symptomsStrokeA stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain tissue damage and neurological impairment. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that causes progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a brain injury caused by a sudden impact, penetration, or blast that disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBI can cause various physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems, depending on the severity and location of the injury.LatinencephalonMeSHD001921NeuroNames21TA98A14.1.03.001TA25415See moreNew content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionSee lessIn 2007, a German artist named Gunther von Hagens displayed a plastinated human body with a horse's head, called "The Centaur", at a London exhibition.
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