What’s Happening
Inside the Brain
The Brain & the Endocrine System
The Brain & the Endocrine System
Key Points
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The study of psychology focuses on the interaction of mental processes
and behavior on a systemic level, and therefore is intimately related to
understanding the brain.
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One of the most complex systems in nature, the brain is composed of
systems that must all work together to keep the human body
functioning.
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The brain is split up into three major layers: the hindbrain, the midbrain,
and the forebrain.
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The control center for respiratory,
cardiovascular, and digestive functions.
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The pons connects the medulla oblongata with
the midbrain region, and also relays signals from
the forebrain to the cerebellum. It houses the
control centers for respiration and inhibitory
functions.
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The main function of the cerebellum is this muscle
coordination. However, it is also responsible for
balance and posture, and it assists us when we are
learning a new motor skill
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The hypothalamus also plays a
role in emotion.
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André René Roussimoff
(19 May 1946 – 28 January 1993),
Acromegaly
better known as André
the Giant, was a French
professional wrestler and
actor. Roussimoff stood
around seven feet tall,
which was a result of
gigantism caused by
excess growth hormone,
and later resulted in
acromegaly.
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Metabolism refers to the process of
converting food into the energy
that allows your body to function.
People who have a fast
metabolism use up calories more
quickly than those with slower
metabolisms.
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The adrenal glands are small structures
attached to the top of each kidney. The
human body has two adrenal glands that
release chemicals called hormones into
the bloodstream. These hormones affect
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many parts of the human body
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Cited Materials
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https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-psychology/chapter/structure-a
nd-function-of-the-brain/
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https://isle.hanover.edu/isle2/Ch12Speech/Ch12BrocaWernicke.html
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https://www.yourhormones.info/glands/adrenal-glands/
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https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/qa/what-is-metabolism
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