BRAIN

The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ.Your brain has many different parts that work together. We're going to talk about these five parts, which are key players on the brain team:
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cerebrum (say: suh-ree-brum) cerebellum (say: sair-uh-bell-um) brain stem pituitary gland (say: puh-too-uh-ter-ee gland) hypothalamus

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The brain uses 20% of the body's energy. It requires constant oxygen which it receives from the bloodstream and uses approximately 25% of all oxygen inhaled. Brain physiology is highly complex and has the power to influence everything we do.
What is the brain's major function? Each area of the brain has an associated function, although many functions may involve a number of different areas. The cerebellum is the hind part of the brain. It is made up of gray, unmyelinated cells on the exterior and white, myelinated cells in the interior. The cerebellum coordinates muscular movements and, along with the midbrain, monitors posture. It is essential to the control of movement of the human body in space. The brain stem, which incorporates the medulla and the pons, monitors involuntary activities such as breathing and vomiting. The thalamus, which forms the major part of the diencephalon, receives incoming sensory impulses and routes them to the appropriate higher centers. The hypothalamus, occupying the rest of the diencephalon, regulates heartbeat, body

temperature, and fluid balance. Above the thalamus extends the corpus callosum, a neuron-rich membrane connecting the two hemispheres of the cerebrum.

INTERNAL ORGANS
internal organ - a main organ that is situated inside the body An organ, such as the heart or colon, that is entirely within the confines of the body

Internal organs Selection of internal organs.

Common names of internal organs (in alphabetical order) : Adrenals Appendix Bladder Brain Eyes Gall bladder Heart Intestines Kidney Liver Lungs Esophagus Ovaries Pancreas Parathyroids Pituitary Prostate Spleen Stomach Testicles Thymus Thyroid Uterus Veins Further description of areas of the human brain include: Amygdala Brain stem Cerebellum Cerebral cortex Limbic system medulla midbrain pons