what is  the main function of brain?
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The human brain controls heartbeat, respiration, digestion and other autonomic functions. It is the seat of thought, reasoning, and abstraction. The brain is what makes the cognitive mind possible such as perception, interpretation, imagination, and memories.\n\nWhile all that is good and fine if this is a homework question for elementary school or middle school just put down that it controls thoughts and emotions or something less complicated.
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100%  That 10% saying is bogus.  All of the brain is being used for something, whether it's memory, moving muscles, regulating heartbeat etc.  There is a smaller portion of it used for consciousness.
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the presence of cerebrospinal fluid prevents the brain from mechanical shocks.it acts as a cushion for the cortex.A clear liquid, the cerebrospinal fluid, bathes the entire brain and fills a series of four cavities, called ventricles, near the center of the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid protects the internal portion of the brain from varying pressures and transports chemical substances within the nervous system.\n\nfor more deatils look into\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebrospinal_fluid
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The brain is the organ responsible for thought and other functions.  The mind is the abstract concept that is the culmination of all thoughts, not a physical object.
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There are important structures in the base brain that control breathing, metabolism and other essential life sustaining issues.\n\nThe frontal is more Analytical thinking, refraining from saying odd things.  Emotional stuff.
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The mind uses the brain but does not dwell anywhere in particular.It can be anywhere at all that you imagine it to be.\nVarious areas of the body can be used as focus points for the mind,depending on what you are trying to achieve.\nIn meditative practices,the heart,head and just below the navel are the most usual sites for  gathering,focussing and concentrating your mental energies.
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No - the brain is an organ. However, you can "exercise" it by learning new things and solving problems.  Keeping your brain active helps to stimulate new brain cells and possibly fight dementia in later years.
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The cerebellum is at the back of the brain, below the cerebrum. It's a lot smaller than the cerebrum at only 1/8 of its size. But it's a very important part of the brain. It controls balance, movement, and coordination (how your muscles work together). Because of your cerebellum, you can stand upright, keep your balance, and move around.
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The plug on the end that goes into the wall!\n\nThe real answer is that every component is as important as the other.\nJust go in and snip a wire or a resistor for fun.\n\nIf I leave my brain at home I can't function, can I? Is the brain the most important organ in the human body? What if I leave my liver at home.  Soon I'm dead. How about I leave my stomach at home and go to a Chinese buffet. Gads what a mess I'd be in! So is the brain more important than the liver or stomach. Me thinks not. For any complicated organism or device to work it needs all it parts so each part is as important as the other.
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No, it is not true. All of your brain gets used, at different times, for different functions. \n\nHow can it be measured? PET scans and fMRI.
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A BRAIN.\n\nDEFINITELY A BRAIN....
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MRI, magnetic resonance imaging, has been used quite extensively recently to explore the function of the brain.
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A. Gathers information both from the outside world and from inside the body\n\nB. Transmits the information to the processing area of the brain and spinal cord.\n\nC.  Processes the information to determine the best response.
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This part of the brain controls basic functions like heart rate and breathing\n\n\nWhat is the Medulla Oblongata?\n\n\nMedulla Oblongata Mr. Roboto...Domo, Domo
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Try here:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain
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Look in the encylopedia and look up the word brain and information pertaining to (frontal Lobes of the brain) it pertains much to what you are wanting to know. It talks about the thinking and language and control motor thrpugh the body.I found this information in a nursing handbook that I have.It was too much to type so I just gave you a briefing.
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the brain is the largest consumer of oxygen in our body, though it is one of the smallest organs .......brain requires lot of oxygen every minute and the availability of oxygen therefore infleuences the working of brain\n\nwhen we retain our breath, level of oxygen entering our body is minimised.....As a result, the brain doent get sufficient oxygen and the thinking process slows down