In 2006 the BGA and Sprehe sought copies under Illinois' Freedom of Information Act of federal subpoenas of the Governor's Office issued by the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
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.
Human Brain Anatomy. The human brain is the powerhouse and control center for all physiological and cognitive functions. The brain controls lower, unconscious physiological activities such as breathing, pulse, and digestion; and higher, conscious activities such as thinking, reasoning, and feeling.The human brain is unique because it contains billions of neurological connections that work together to carry out complex functions.he brainstem is connected to the spinal cord at the back of the brain. The brainstem controls unconscious functions such as respiration, digestion, and pulse. Three structures comprise the brainstem: the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata. The midbrain controls eye movement and focus.