Brain power

Posted on 31 March 2016

You accidentally put your hand on the hot stove. As soon as you feel the burn, you’ll probably pull your hand away very quickly, right? That’s because communication happens in split seconds as information travels across the system of nerves connecting your brain to the rest of your body. Although all the parts of your brain work together, each part is responsible for a specific function and control everything from your heart rate to your mood. We take a closer look at six parts of your brain and what function they are responsible for.