an English doctor who published the Cerebri Anatome in which he described the anatomy and function of the human brain ; developed the first detailed description of the many major parts of the brain , the cranial nerves , ventricles , and blood circulation within the brain through autopsies and systematic dissections ; identified and described the ...
The cerebellum plays an important role in balance, motor control, but is also involved in some cognitive functions such as attention, language, emotional functions (such as regulating fear and pleasure responses) and in the processing of procedural memories.
Different parts of the brain control different human behaviors. 1. The Amygdala. The Amygdala is an almond-shaped set of neurons located deep within the brain's medial temporal lobe. It plays a key role in processing emotions, and is linked to both fear and pleasure in humans and other animals. The amygdala is also correlated with aggressive behavior over a number of species.