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What are the major parts of the brain? Mention the functions of different parts.

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Functions of brain Parts

 Forebrain

  • The fore-brain is the main thinking part of the brain. 
  • It has regions which receive sensory impulses from various receptors.
  • Separate areas of the fore-brain are specialised for hearing, smell, sight and so on. 

Mid brain and Hind brain

Involuntary actions are controlled by the mid-brain and hind-brain. 

Cerebellum

Responsible for voluntary actions and maintaining the posture and balance of the body. 

Cerebrum

Cerebrum is responsible for sensory processing

Medulla

Medulla controls involuntary functions. 

Pons

Pons regulates respiration and controls involuntary actions sensations such as touch and pain. 

Hypothalamus

Hypothalamus control sleep and wake cycle

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