What's control automate system in our body?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the control mechanisms of various automatic systems in the human body, including digestion, respiration, immune responses, and wound healing. Participants explore whether these functions are entirely controlled by the brain or can operate independently.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the brain controls all automatic systems in the body, questioning if these systems can function without brain orders.
  • Another participant counters that many bodily functions operate independently of the brain, providing examples such as blood clotting and immune responses.
  • Discussion includes the role of the hindbrain, with participants noting its evolutionary significance and its function in basic life-sustaining processes.
  • Some participants express personal reflections on their educational backgrounds and interests in science, indicating a desire to learn more about anatomy and physiology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the extent of brain control over bodily functions, with some asserting that many processes occur without brain involvement, while others seem to suggest a more integrated role of the brain.

Contextual Notes

There are references to evolutionary aspects of brain function and the potential for independent operation of bodily systems, but these points remain unresolved and speculative.

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Individuals interested in biology, anatomy, physiology, or those curious about the functioning of the human body may find this discussion relevant.

Lymsleia
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all of automate system in our body.

digesting food, put oxygen on our blood and pull carbon dioxide out, immune system, wound healing...etc

does our brain control all that even without our awareness? or those can still work even without brain order?if true... wow, our brain may inferior to computer in terms of speed, but it's excel in super multitasking.ps. English is not my native language, forgive me if I'm wrong in spelling or grammar.
 
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An example of an automatic body function which does not require any brain function is that if you get a small injury, blood cells will clot to stop any bleeding.
Also the immune system which attacks viruses and other pathogens, that works without involving the brain.
 
so hindbrain is a core function that keep us alive.

um... isn't that an oldest brain that we inherit since first amphibious crawl out of water million of years ago?
 
The lowest level of our brain function are inherited from very early ancestors and do things like controlling our heartbeat rhythm, and avoiding contact with objects that are very hot.
 
Lymsleia said:
so hindbrain is a core function that keep us alive.

um... isn't that an oldest brain that we inherit since first amphibious crawl out of water million of years ago?
It's great that you are curious about such things. Where are you in school (what year)? Does your school offer any classes in anatomy and physiology? That is the type of class where you learn all about the body's various systems... It might use a textbook like this one: :smile:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763737925/?tag=pfamazon01-20
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I'm not in school anymore, just an 30+ years old normal person who seem to enjoy science (but not tooooo deep =w=)

I'm still a bit regret why I didn't choose science route for my study, but... what done is done.
 
Lymsleia said:
I'm not in school anymore, just an 30+ years old normal person who seem to enjoy science (but not tooooo deep =w=)

I'm still a bit regret why I didn't choose science route for my study, but... what done is done.
Well, especially if you are out of school, that book that I linked to above is inexpensive and available from Amazon.com. It is a good book to work your way through. If English is not your native language, you should be able to find a comparable book in your language. :smile:
 

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