Exploring the Human Brain (Genetics and the Brain)

Weighing only about three pounds, the human brain is a remarkable organ responsible for all thought and identity as well as the regulation of the rest of the body. In this comprehensive, engaging book, students will gain an appreciation for all of the ways that the brain makes everyday life possible. Memory, consciousness, perception, emotion, and other complex functions are explained in depth with simple text and helpful illustrations, diagrams, and infographics.