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= Brain Study = It may come as a surprise that there are 100,000 miles of blood vessels in the human brain, but it shouldn't be surprising that the brain is the most complex and important organ in the human body. The brain is the control center for all processes in the body, but what is the composition of the brain, the history behind the brain and what types of thinkers exist in the world today. The human brain consists of many parts but the largest and most important is the [|Cerebral Cortex], which consists of the Frontal lobes, Parietal lobes, temporal lobes, and occipital lobes. These four lobes control just about everything other than balance or other skills. The brain has been around since life started, and has evolved through the years ever since. Also the way we use it is changing rapidly, especially the shift from left to right brain as [|A Whole New Mind] gives. The left brain and right brain are like two opposite ends; the left is knowledge based and right is creative, but even though they are very different, they have similar connections to one another. Through history, knowledge of the brain has evolved into the way society know its biology as, the powerhouse organ that, through a complex system of neutrons and blood vessels, not only allows humans to function properly, but also enable humans to design synthesize, narrate, empathize, and find meaning in their lives.

History of the Brain
The human brain throughout history has not always been thought of as the birth place of thought. The [|Sumerians] were the first to notice the brain was in control of feelings and thoughts when they recorded the euphoric feelings they received from trying different drug-like substances. From such a substantial break-through in human history, what followed it for the next 3-thousand odd years was some-what a brick wall in progress as humans perceived the heart to be the source of thoughts and feelings. It was not until [|Alcmaeon], an early Greek physician, concluded from his research of animals and humans that the brain is the true source of intelligence. This is what humans know to be true to this day. Many breakthroughs after this were made as humans started to theorize and label parts of the brain to see how and what each part of the brain does. Sadly religion banned anatomical research for a few hundred years stalling brain research, media type="youtube" key="w0TPl81KBg8" height="227" width="352" align="right" but once the ban was lifted more and more was learned about the brain each day. Eventually the lobes of the brain were labeled and scientists started to work on learning what each lobe did. A very interesting event happened that helped the research of the frontal lobe. In 1848, [|Phineas Gage], a construction worker who was known for being a, “quiet and industrious worker” was involved in an accident that caused a metal pipe to pierce his frontal lobe. Phineas lived through the experience but became a surly, combative man that could no longer hold down a job. This suggested many things about the frontal lobe and what its function might be. This event gave scientists ideas on how to research what parts of the brain did what. The brain, being the complex structure that it is, has taken millions of years to evolve. Around 4 million years ago the brain of a “human” weighed 400 grams. Today the brain of a human weighs over 1,400 grams. [|Homo Erectus], a human-like mammal that lived 1.7 million years ago has bodies just as large as humans', yet their brains were one half the size of human brains today. Scientists today are still trying to discover how humans became conscious beings. The best information that is known is that there were 3 upheavals of human thought. The first being the [|Copernican revolution], or humans understanding they are not the center of the universe and that the earth revolves around the sun. The second being the [|Darwinian revolution], not accepted by some, but humans realizing that everything on this planet has evolved from something else into something new. And the thir and fourth being once humans realize what causes the brain to have consciousness and how the brain functions.

Biology of the Brain
The human brain is made up of four different lobes; the frontal, the parietal, the temporal, and the occipital. They function in different ways, but work for the same cause of making a human function properly. In actuality, the four lobes are divided into two hemispheres making four major pairs of lobes in the human brain. The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres allowing them to relay information back and forth. Each hemisphere communicates with the opposite side of the body. Widely considered the most important lobe, the frontal lobe in general controls a person’s personality, emotions, and movement.“The frontal lobes are involved in motor function, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, initiation, judgment, impulse control, and social and sexual behavior,” (Frontal Lobe Function). Someone that receives damage to the left frontal lobe tends to lack apathy, opinion, and initiative, while someone with right frontal lobe damage lacks maturity and restraint ([|Check this out]).Another important lobe is the parietal lobe. This lobe integrates sensory information from different parts of the body, allows a human to recognize and relate numbers, and manipulate objects. [|Damage to this lobe] can inhibit daily tasks like putting on clothes to more difficult tasks like math and writing. The temporal lobe stores memories and makes connections to anything a human learns. This lobe enables humans to speak languages and have emotional responses. Finally, the occipital lobe oversees all visual aspects of the human brain. When the retina projects the information seen to the occipital lobes, the occipitals translate the color and movement into images. Oddly enough, each occipital receives information for the outside half of the retina on the side it’s on and from the inside half of the retina on the opposite side. If either hemisphere of the lobe is injured, it can result in the loss of sight in both eyes or hallucinations can occur (The lighter side of brain damage from Bill Cosby). Each lobe plays a key role in making sure that the human body functions properly.

The Lighter Side of Brain Damage
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1st-Frontal Lobe 2nd-Parietal Lobe 3rd-Temporal Lobe 4th-Occipital Lobe

Left vs. Right Brain
The Brain is split into two main hemispheres, the right and the left side of the brain. Both of these sides specialize in different areas. Take this quiz to find which side of your brain is more dominant, **[|Right Brain/ Left Brain Quiz.]** The left side of the brain is very analytical and linear. For example the left brain is very good with sequential ideas basic mathematics and linear problems. It is also theorized that the left side of the brain is the logical side that thinks through things rationally. Another talent of the left side of the brain is it is the side that has the verbal memorization skills. The left side also deals with language and that is why for such a long time we thought the left side of the brain was more crucial then the right. The right side of the brain has many of the contrasting characteristics compared to the left side of the brain. For example the right side of the brain does not deal with language but with the context in the language therefore interpreting what said. The right brain also deals with special things like geometry, drawing, and similar concepts. Also it is believed that the right brain deals with emotions In this [|song] the singer is trying to say how he needs to use the right side of his brain or the more emotional side to deal with his relationship. However functionally properly enlists sides of the brain. They complement each other very well.

Closing Comments
Brain study has been around since the ancient times. It has always been a significant thing in cultures of then and now. People study it now more than ever; from the simple biology of the brain to the astronomically complex system of emotions, characteristics, ideas, and all types of thought. Brain study is growing more and more today because humans seek the origin of all creation, all activity that comes from the human body, and the very reason why humans are here today. There are different ways people use their brains: to get over obstacles, to set new goals, and to survive in this new century. Here in the 21st century humans face a new challenge and require a new brain, which can be obtained through brain study of the new and old. Researching the brain leads to more questions then it does answers. This causes humans to ask whether some questions can be answered or if they are better left unanswered. Describing the brain is like trying to describe your brother to some one who has never met them. Words do not suffice. To succeed in the future, humans must learn to maximize the astonishing potential of the brain and create a whole new mind.