Nervous System - Brain Functions

used for reasoning, emotion, judgement, morality, intellect, speech and voluntary movement

centers of vision and reading ability

sensory, motor, pain, heat and touch centers

centers of hearing and memory

regulates balance, posture, movement, walking, dancing and muscle coordination

connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres

controls blood presssure, maintains body temperature, helps maintain wakefulness

respobsible for breathing, chewing and taste

controls automatic functions including heartbeat, breathing, etc.

secretes hormones

main link between the brain and the rest of the body