The brain - Como funciona el cerebro (ensayo corto en ingles). PDF

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Como funciona el cerebro (ensayo corto en ingles). ...

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The brain.

The brain is one of the most important organs of our body; this serves as the center of the nervous system. The brain is located in the head, receives signals from the body’s sensory organs, and sends information to the muscles. This essay will focus on specific parts of the brain, such as the cerebrum, brainstem, corpus callosum, and cerebellum. First, we talk about the brain; this is the largest part of the brain divided into two left and right hemispheres, so it performs functions such as the interpretation of touch, vision, and hearing, such as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning and precious control of movement. Another important part of the brain is the brainstem; this is in the back of the brain, which connects the brain, the cerebellum, and the spinal cord. The brainstem performs functions such as breathing, heart rate, body temperature, sleep, digestion, sneezing, among others. Now, we continue with the corpus callosum, which connects the left hemisphere with the right hemisphere, this connection allows the information to pass between the two halves, for this reason, it is the largest connective path in the brain. Finally, we will talk about the cerebellum; this is one of the most identifiable parts of the brain due to its unique shape and location. It is located under the brain, its function is to coordinate muscle movements such as walking and writing, maintaining posture and balance, for this reason; people who have suffered from damaged cerebellum often have difficulty maintaining balance and maintaining proper muscle coordination. In conclusion, the brain is one of the most important parts of the body because it handles most of our vital functions; this is why it is important to take care of this organ and to know each one of its functions and how they work. From my point of view in addition to all this is important to take a good diet in a few words a healthy life so that all its functions have adequate performance in our life.

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