Question

Explain the structure of Human brain in detail.

Answer 1

Brain

The brain is one of the important, largest and central organ of the human nervous system. It is the control unit of the nervous system, which helps us in discovering new things, remembering and understanding, making decisions, and a lot more. It is enclosed within the skull, which provides frontal, lateral and dorsal protection. The human brain is composed of three major parts:

1. Forebrain: The anterior part of the brain, consists of Cerebrum, Hypothalamus and Thalamus.

2. Midbrain: The smaller and central part of the brainstem, consists of Tectum and Tegmentum.

3. Hindbrain: The central region of the brain, composed of Cerebellum, Medulla and Pons.