The Brain

The brain is the central organ of the nervous system, will the function of controlling and coordinating the body's activities. The brain has three main parts: the cerebrum, the brainstem and the cerebellum. The brain plays a role in cognition, language, thinking, memory, learning, emotions and behavior. The brain stem is responsible for transmitting information between parts of the brain and body, controlling eye and facial movements, hearing and balance. The cerebellum helps coordinate muscle movements, maintain balance, and regulate the precision of motor activities.