Forebrain Function

1. What Is The Function OfYour Forebrain? The brain is the supercomputer of your body. And within the brain, your forebrain functionsas the most powerful data processor ofall. Most interesting though is that it’s not just one single part of your brain that performs each task. Instead, each part works in combination with theothers. Your brain acts more like an orchestra, playing different notes at just at the right time for a powerful overall effect. This is how the symphony of your perception playsout.

2. And of all the parts of your brain, your forebrain is not only the largest, but also the most complex. It performs the higher level abilities to allow you perform at work. It gives you the ability to find your inner creative genius. And it helps us make sense of ourworld. Where Is TheForebrain? Since you were a child, your brain grew from spinal cord to hindbrain, followed by the midbrain and forebrain. This is also the order in which our species evolved. From most primitive to most advanced, our brain grew upwards, leaving your forebrain at the top of this evolutionary history, and on top of the brain structure itself. The core of the forebrain is the cerebrum and cerebral cortex. As the largest part of thebrain, their complex grey matter structure makes up 85% of your brain’s total weight. And at 86 billion neurons, this supercomputer has been called the “seat ofconsciousness.” What Is The Role Of TheForebrain? Your brain is quick to respond to changes in its environment. Each moment it’s receiving and processing data from the senses, through the spine andhindbrain. With your lower brain centers acting as filters, your forebrain only receives the most complex problems to solve. And armed with this perspective, the mindgrows. As Jim Kwik, Author of Mindvalley’s Superbrain Program, explains “Feedback is the breakfast of superheroes.” Because, only with this feedback can we truly make sense of our world. This is where your memory and perception come together with data from your senses. Eachmoment

3. we’re comparing what we know with that is happening. And in those moments, your brain is updating your map ofreality. Next, let’s compare the functions of the hindbrain, midbrain and forebrain, starting from most primitive to mostadvanced. What Are The Main Functions Of The ForebrainMidbrain AndHindbrain? Hindbrain: getting its name for the Latin word for ‘bridge’, your hindbrain connects the spine to the higherbrain. The hindbrain is a coordination hub sending and receiving signals between the spine and brain. It handles basic functions like facial movement, processing sound, maintaining balance, speech, and chewing. Also located here is the medulla oblongata, which is the control center for the heart and lungs. It’s responsible for functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, swallowing, and sneezing. Midbrain: also known as mesencephalon, your midbrain connects to both the forebrain and hindbrain. Together with the hindbrain, it forms the brainstem. This is the part of your brain which connects to the spinal chord directly, acting as your physical connection between the brain and the rest of yourbody. It controls movement and also processes vision and speech. Eye movement is handled here too. It also plays a role in motor and sensory functions like our body sensations andreflexes. Forebrain: Sitting on top of the rest of the brain, your forebrain is the largest part of your brain.

4. It takes up 2/3 of your brain and comes in at roughly 1 pound in weight. It’s also the most advanced part of your brain, handling executive and higher functions such as thinking, perceiving and language. It also helps in controlling motor functions and relaying sensorydata. What are some of your favorite ways to grow your brain? Share with us in the commentsbelow!