What is the function of the brain?

The medulla oblongata is the lowest part of the brain. It acts as the control center for the function of the heart and lungs. It helps regulate many important functions, including breathing, sneezing, and swallowing. read more

Physiologically, the function of the brain is to exert centralized control over the other organs of the body. The brain acts on the rest of the body both by generating patterns of muscle activity and by driving the secretion of chemicals called hormones. read more

Concussion: A brain injury that causes a temporary disturbance in brain function. Traumatic head injuries cause most concussions. Cerebral edema: Swelling of the brain tissue in response to injury or electrolyte imbalances. Brain tumor: Any abnormal tissue growth inside the brain. read more

The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, like breathing air, digesting food, and circulating blood. Part of the brain stem's job is to control your involuntary muscles — the ones that work automatically, without you even thinking about it. read more

The human brain is the command center for the human nervous system. It receives input from the sensory organs and sends output to the muscles. The human brain has the same basic structure as other mammal brains, but is larger in relation to body size than any other brains. read more