Did you know...
that the brain is not fully developed until age 25?
that the brain is not fully developed until age 25?
Weighting an average of about 3 pounds, the brain is responsible for the way we perceive our world. Everything, from touch to memory, relies on the brain to function.
Specific functions are served by specific areas of the brain. This is called localization of function. In addition, specific functions, such as attention, are processed by several different areas of the brain, which contribute to complete such functions. When different areas of the brain are damaged, cognitive functioning breaks down in specific ways. Because damage to different areas of the brain can cause different deficits, understanding how different areas of the brain work can help us better understand the way in which damage occurs.
The brain is divided into four lobes, as shown in the picture below.
Specific functions are served by specific areas of the brain. This is called localization of function. In addition, specific functions, such as attention, are processed by several different areas of the brain, which contribute to complete such functions. When different areas of the brain are damaged, cognitive functioning breaks down in specific ways. Because damage to different areas of the brain can cause different deficits, understanding how different areas of the brain work can help us better understand the way in which damage occurs.
The brain is divided into four lobes, as shown in the picture below.