The document discusses the structure and function of the human brain. It describes that the brain weighs between 1300-1400g and contains around 100 billion neurons. It then outlines the main parts of the brain including the cerebrum, cerebellum, hypothalamus, medulla, and pituitary gland. The document notes that these parts have different functions and locations within the brain. It also discusses the sensory and motor strips and their role in processing sensory information and controlling movement. The overall purpose is to help the reader understand the key components of the brain and their functions.

1. The BrainThe Brain
 By the end of the lesson you should be
able to
 Describe the structure and function of
the brain
 State the function and location of
cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla and
hypothalamus
 State the location of sensory and motor
strip

2. The BrainThe Brain
 weighs 1300 - 1400 g
 made up of about 100
billion neurons
 “the most complex living
structure on the
universe” Society for Neuroscience
 makes us who we are

3. The BrainThe Brain
Phineas gage

4. Brain structureBrain structure
Cerebrum
cerebellum
hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
medulla
brain functions

5. Parts of the cerebrumParts of the cerebrum
memory game

6. Parts of the cerebrumParts of the cerebrum
alcohol and the brain

7. Sensory and motor strips

8. Sensory homunculus

9. Motor strip and
homunculus
Motor strip

10. The BrainThe Brain
Can you
 Describe the structure and function of
the brain
 State the function and location of
cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla and
hypothalamus
 State the location of sensory and motor
strip

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