That part of the central nervous system contained within the cranium, comprising the prosencephalon, mesencephalon, and rhombencephalon. It is developed from the frontal part of the embryonic neural tube. Also called encephalon from the Greek enkephalos, brain.
general term for the central nervous system formed from 3 primary vesicles. (More? Neural Notes)
The principal structure of the central nervous system, it has four lobes, is located in the cranium and is composed primarily of neurons and their supportive and nutritive structures. The brain is generally believed to be involved in environmental interaction activities, regulation of bodily functions activities and mind activities. See text, Chapters 4 and 10. See also, "cerebrum," "corpus callosum," "cortex, " "limbic system," "pineal gland" and "temporal lobe."
the structure of the central nervous system that is located in the skull and plays important roles in sensation, movement, and information processing. 67
A large soft mass of nerve tissue contained within the cranium. The brain is the primary center for regulating and coordinating all of the body's activities.
An organ located in the skull that produces mental activity. go to glossary index
Collection of nerve cells usually located at the anterior end of an animal, when present at all. The nerves coordinate information gathered by sense organs, locomotion, and most internal body activities.
anterior end of the central nervous system containing the brain stem, cerebrum and cerebellum
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
kill by smashing someone's skull
a collection of linked (related) thoughts
The portion of the central nervous system contained within the cranium. It consists of the cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla and midbrain. Specialized cells in its mass of convoluted, soft, gray, or white tissue coordinate and regulate the functions of the central nervous system.
n. A grouping of nerve structures, typically at the front (anterior) end of the body, that help create and integrate commands sent to the rest of the body.
The brain consists of many parts that are all interconnected and work together. The major parts are the medulla, pons and midbrain (brain stem); cerebellum; hypothalamus; thalamus and cerebrum.
From inside the skull, it is essential to ,sensory reception and integration, control and coordination of muscle, production of speech, and expression of thought and emotion.
The most anterior, most highly developed portion of the central nervous system. PICTURE
The brain has many parts including the cerebral cortex, brain stem and cerebellum. The brain is a very complex organ, it regulates every aspect of human behavior. Everything about ourselves and the environment is experienced through the brain. It has been described as a three pound universe. It is thought to house the seat of the self, the place where the sense of self resides. Damage to the hippocampus interferes with the ability to store new memories. Likewise, the ability to use language recognize familiar faces, to count, read and many other higher functions are depemdamt on intact memory functions.Impairments in such basic functions are fundamental to personal identity. Wipe out one part of the brain and the person speaks fluent giberish; other damage interferes with the ability to recognize familiar faces.
The brain is one of the largest organs in the body and coordinates most body activities. It is the center for all thought, memory, judgment, and emotion. Each part of the brain is responsible for controlling different body functions, such as temperature regulation and breathing. The four sections to the brain are the cerebrum, cerebellum, diencephalon, and brain stem.
That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium ( skull ). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called "hemispheres." See the entire definition of Brain
the main part of the nervous system (which also includes the spinal cord and nerves).The brain regulates all of the body's activities. (The brain is the part of the body which when used will save wear and tear on the rest of your body.)
the command center of the central nervous system. The brain is made up of billions of individual nerve cells.
With the spinal cord, makes up the central nervous system. The brain is the center of thought and emotion. It is responsible for the coordination and control of bodily activities and the interpretation of information from the senses.
The center of thought and emotion in the central nervous system. The brain is responsible for the coordination and control of body activities and the interpretation of information from inside and outside the body.
That part of the central nervous system inside our heads. Our brain is the seat of all our perceptions, thoughts, feelings and voluntary movements.
One of the two components of the central nervous system, the brain is the center of thought and emotion. It is responsible for the coordination and control of bodily activities, and the interpretation of information from the senses (sight, hearing, smell, etc.).
The organ of thought, and neural coordination. It is often called a biological computer in that it is highly programmable. The brain can respond automatically, semi-automatically, or manually.
This is the portion of the Central Nervous system where higher mental and body functions occur. It is protected by the skull at the top of the head, and makes a smooth transition into the spinal cord at its base.
Sharks and rays have very large and complex brains. Little is known about these brains. A partial list of functions: the cerebellum is in charge of body movement; the hindbrain processes most sensory information and moves the head; the tectum integrates sensory information; the olfactory lobes are for the sense of smell; the diencephalon regulates hormones and some behaviors; the forebrain coordinates sensory information.
The organ of your body located inside your skull. Your brain is responsible for everything you think, feel, see, hear, do, and remember. How your brain works determines a lot of things about your life. No one can live without a functioning brain.
The brain is that portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It functions as a primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called "hemispheres."
The brain controls thought, memory and emotion. It sends messages to the body controlling movement, speech and senses.
the organ in the body that is responsible for thought, memory, sensory interpretation, movement, etc.
In animals, the brain, or encephalon (Greek for "in the head"), is the control center of the central nervous system. In most animals, the brain is located in the head, protected by the skull and close to the primary sensory apparatus of vision, hearing, equilibrioception, taste and olfaction. In humans, it is an organ of thought.