The Brain
The brain controls the entire body. Some parts of the brain regulate basic functions. These include breathing, blood pressure, and heartbeat. Other parts control more complex functions, such as moving, thinking, speaking, and memory.
Inside the Skull
Under the scalp and the skull, a tough membrane (called the dura) surrounds the brain. Beneath the dura, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cushions the brain. Arteries carry nutrients and oxygen-rich blood throughout the brain. Without this blood, brain tissue quickly dies.
