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| − | The '''brain''' is the part of the [[central nervous system]] found at the top of the [[spinal cord]], 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 all of the [[senses]]. | + | The '''brain''' is the part of the [[central nervous system]] found at the top of the [[spinal cord]], 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 all of the [[senses]]. Brain imaging studies have shown that only around 10% of the brain is used. Much further 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 17:08, March 21, 2007
The brain is the part of the central nervous system found at the top of the spinal cord, 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 all of the senses. Brain imaging studies have shown that only around 10% of the brain is used. Much further 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.