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| − | The '''brain''' is a major subdivision in an animal's [[central nervous system]]. It is located [[anterior]] to the other major division, the [[spinal cord]]. In more primitive [[Nervous system | nervous systems]] the brain can be as simple as a single or small collection of [[neurons]] called [[ganglia]]. In the vertebrates, the brain is much more developed and is divided into three separate areas, the [[forebrain]], the [[midbrain]], and the [[hindbrain]]. The brain is involved in higher functioning such as decision-making, speech, and | + | The '''brain''' is a major subdivision in an animal's [[central nervous system]]. It is located [[anterior]] to the other major division, the [[spinal cord]]. In more primitive [[Nervous system | nervous systems]] the brain can be as simple as a single or small collection of [[neurons]] called [[ganglia]]. In the vertebrates, the brain is much more developed and is divided into three separate areas, the [[forebrain]], the [[midbrain]], and the [[hindbrain]]. The brain is involved in higher functioning such as decision-making, speech, and processing of the [[senses]]. Investigation using new techniques such as [[fMRI]] is being carried out into the relationship between the brain and human behavior. |
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Revision as of 18:05, March 21, 2007
The brain is a major subdivision in an animal's central nervous system. It is located anterior to the other major division, the spinal cord. In more primitive nervous systems the brain can be as simple as a single or small collection of neurons called ganglia. In the vertebrates, the brain is much more developed and is divided into three separate areas, the forebrain, the midbrain, and the hindbrain. The brain is involved in higher functioning such as decision-making, speech, and processing of the senses. Investigation using new techniques such as fMRI is being carried out into the relationship between the brain and human behavior.
References
- Martin, JH (2003). Neuroanatomy text and atlas 3rd ed., New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Kandel, ER; Schwartz JH, Jessell TM (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-8385-7701-6.