1. Brain Structures
By Adam Michalowsky

2. Cerebrum The Cerebrum is that largest part of the human brain
It's divided into four different sections (lobes)
They are called the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes
Some of the functions of the Cerebrum are reasoning, planning, movement, emotions, problem solving, recognition, perception, memory and speech

4. Frontal Lobe
The Frontal Lobe is involved in a wide array of processes, such as all of our emotions and our personality
When our frontal lobe is damaged, we are never the same
Our personalities can be completely changed, just by a simple lesion to the frontal lobe

6. Parietal Lobe
Out of all of the Parietal Lobe's functions, its main ones are sensory information retrieval, interpretation, and perception
Most of what we see is the way we see it because of the Parietal Lobe

8. Occipital Lobe The Occipital Lobe is everything to do with vision
It interprets what we see, and translates it for us into something we understand
Without the Occipital Lobe, no matter how good our eyes are, we would be blind

10. Cerebellum
Like the cerebrum, it has hemispheres, however it only has two
One of the oldest parts of the brain
Some functions are movement coordination, posture, balance, and voluntary motor movements

12. Limbic System Underneath the cerebrum, very old brain structure
Sometimes referred to as the “emotional brain”
Contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus
Controls our emotions, but mainly the ones we use for survival, such as fear, anger, and all emotions relating to sexual behavior

14. Thalamus
The Thalamus, a part of the limbic system, processes and relays the sensory and movement information
It takes in sensory information, and then moves it along to the cerebral cortex

16. Amygdala The Amygdala is the brain's defense system
It is what causes us to feel fear and anxiety, and makes us want to fight or flight
The Amygdala is also known to affect some of our other emotions

18. Hippocampus
The Hippocampus, a part of the limbic system, is a big center for memory, storing all of our long term memories
In addition to this, it plays a part in emotions, behavior, and smell

20. Brain Stem Underneath the limbic system
Similar structures are found in other species as well
Controls basic life functions, such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure
Made of three different parts, the pons, the medulla, and the midbrain