Title: Functions and Structure of the Human Brain
Type: Class Notes
The human brain, composed of over 80 billion neurons, regulates all bodily functions.
Major Regions:
- Cerebrum: higher cognition, voluntary actions
- Cerebellum: motor control, balance
- Brainstem: vital functions (breathing, heart rate)
- Limbic System: emotions and memory (amygdala, hippocampus)
Lobes of the Cerebrum:
- Frontal: decision-making, motor skills
- Parietal: sensory processing
- Temporal: hearing, language
- Occipital: vision
Neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and their roles in behavior and mood.
A foundational topic in neuroscience and psychology.