Presentación relacionada a que es el cerebro, algunas de sus partes y las funciones de las mismas, además de mencionar cómo debemos cuidarlo y protegerlo.

1. THE BOSS OF YOUR BODY

2. The brain
It runs the show and controls just about everything
you do, even when you´re asleep.
It looks like a big gray sponge with wrinkles.
It fills the whole of the top half of your head.

3. The Functions of the Brain
The human brain is a complex organ that allows us to
think, move, feel, see, hear, taste, and smell.
It controls our body, receives information, analyzes
information, and stores information (our memories).
The brain produces electrical signals, which together
with chemical reactions,let the parts of the body
communicate.

4. smell
touchtaste
sight
hearing

5. SIZE OF THE HUMAN BRAIN
The average human brain weighs about 1.3 kilos.
At birth, the human brain weighs less than a half of a
kilo and as a child grows, the number of cells remains
relatively stable.
The human brain reaches its full size at about 6 years
of age.

6. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
The brain and spinal cord make up the central
nervous system.
The brain is connected to the spinal cord, which runs
from the neck to the hip area. The spinal cord carries
nerve message between the brain and the body.
This is called the nervous system.
It controls our breathing, digesting food, blood
circulation, etc.

8. COMPOSITION OF THE BRAIN
The brain consists of gray matter (40%) and white
matter (60%) contained within the skull.
Brain cells include neurons and glial cells.
The cranium (the top of the skull) surrounds and
protects the brain.

9. PARTS OF THE BRAIN
CEREBELLUM
It regulates balance, posture,
movement, and muscle
coordination.
CORPUS COLLOSUM
- A large bundle of nerve fibers
that connect the left and
right cerebral hemispheres.
In the lateral section, it looks
a bit like a “C” on its side.
_ MEDULLA OBLONGATA
- It controls automatic functions
including heartbeat, breathing,
etc.
PITUITARY GLAND
- A gland that secretes
hormones. Is very small.
- It controls growth

10. SPINAL CORD
- A thick bundle of nerve fibers
that runs from the base of
the brain to the hip area,
running through the spine
(vertebrae)
PITUITARY GLAND
- A gland that secretes
hormones. Is very small.
- It controls growth
. PONS
- The part of the brainstem that
joins the hemispheres of the
cerebellum and connects the
cerebrum with the
cerebellum.

11. The biggest part: The CEREBRUM
Is the thinking part of the brain. Controls your voluntary muscles
OCCIPITAL LOBE OF THE
CEREBRUM
- It contains the centers of
vision and reading ability
(located at the back of the
head)
. PARIETAL LOBE OF THE
CEREBRUM
-It contains important sensory
centers .
TEMPORAL LOBE OF THE
CEREBRUM
- Contains centers of hearing and
memory (located at the sides of
the head)
FRONTAL LOBE OF THE
CEREBRUM
- Regions of the cerebral
hemispheres. Used for
reasoning, emotions,
judgement, and voluntary
movement.

12. SPINAL CORD
- A thick bundle of nerve fibers
that runs from the base of
the brain to the hip area,
running through the spine
(vertebrae)
- PONS
- Connects the cerebrum with
the cerebellum.
HYPOTHALAMUS
- Controls temperature.If your
body is too hot, the
hypothalamus tells it to
sweat. If you are too cold, the
hypothalamus gets you
shivering.

16. A Healthy Brain
What can you do for your brain?
- Eat healthy foods. They contain potassium and
calcium, two minerals that are importanbt for the nervous
system.
- Get a lot of playtime (exercise)
- Wear a helmet when you ride a bike or play other sports
that require head protection
- Don´t drink alcohol, take drugs or use tobbaco.
- Use your brain by doing challenging activities, such as
puzzles, reading, playing music, making art, or anything
else that givews your brain a workout.

18. THANKS AND USE YOUR BRAIN