Certain parts of the brain govern specific functions. For example, the cerebellum is involved with coordination; the hippocampus with memory. Nerve cells (neurons) are the basic unit of communication in the brain.
Eukaryotic organisms use mitosis to reproduce sexually. In mitosis, the parent cell is divided into two daughter cells which be identical to the parent cell. Edit
Introduction. 1  Mitosis is used for almost all of your bodyâs cell division needs. It adds new cells during development and replaces old and worn-out cells throughout your life. 2  Meiosis, on the other hand, is used for just one purpose in the human body: the production of gametesâsex cells, or sperm and eggs.