THE ROLE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
(Specific parts of the brain)
WHAT IS IT?
The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves that connect these organs with the rest of the body. Together, these organs are responsible for the control of the body and communication among its parts. The nervous system takes in information through our senses, processes the information and triggers reactions, such as making your muscles move or causing you to feel pain. ... The central nervous system (CNS) includes the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
PARTS OF THE BRAIN AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The frontal lobe: Personality, attention, and social interaction. Humans have the most developed frontal lobe of any animal in the world.
The parietal lobe: Sensation, particularly the sense of touch. Also, muscle control.
The temporal lobe: Hearing, certain types of memory, and language.
OTHER PARTS OF THE BRAIN
The optical lobe: Sight is the only sense with its own dedicated lobe.
The limbic system and hypothalamus: controls the actions you take in order to keep yourself alive.
The cerebellum: Muscle control and muscle memory.
The brain stem: controls your heart and lungs. Transmits and receives information.