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The First Brain Division

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The first brain division is the Cerebrum, which carries the most unique human qualities (problem solving, language, planning, reasoning, etc). It is the largest division of the brain, encompassing 40% of the brains weight. Consisting of the mirror hemispheres, the right and left hemisphere, the cerebrum is section into six lobes (frontal lobe, occipital lobe, two temporal lobes & two parietal lobes) that specialize in certain functions. The next brain division is the brainstem which is located directly at the top of the spinal cord. The brainstem serves as a conduit between the spinal cord and the brain. The brainstem is a transmitter of sensory information to the brain and away from the brain it is a key transmitter of motor information.

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