Science Common Sense

837 - How does the brain control our thoughts and actions?

The brain is like a super powerful computer that controls everything we think and do. Here's how it works:

1. Information comes into our brain through our senses (eyes, ears, etc.).
2. The brain processes this information and decides what it means.
3. The brain sends signals to our muscles, telling them what to do (like move or stop).
4. Our muscles do what the brain tells them to, making us think, move, and act.

Imagine it like a team working together:

• The cerebrum (the biggest part of the brain) helps us think and learn.
• The cerebellum (at the back) helps us balance and move.
• The brainstem (connecting the two) helps us breathe, eat, and stay alive.

It's like a little computer in our heads that makes us who we are.