Neuro

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and causes a large portion of Americans to become disabled. The signs and symptoms of a stroke can vary from person to person. Certain races and ethnicities raise the odds of having a stroke. This can be better understood when diving into the anatomy of the brain. The brain is divided into three major parts; the brain stem, the cerebellum and the cerebrum. The brainstem controls basic functions of the body such as breathing, blood pressure and swallowing. The cerebellum controls muscle and body coordination and the cerebrum controls complex tasks. The cerebrum is separated into three different parts. The front part controls thoughts and emotions, the middle part controls sensation and movement and the back part controls sight.