Different areas of the brain have different functions: 

• The front of the brain is the center for emotions, intelligence, and reasoning. This is where much of your personality comes from. Memory is mainly stored in both temporal lobes.

• The right side of your brain controls the muscles and sensation on the left side of your body. The right side also directs problem-solving and spatial skills, such as judging distance and recognizing faces. It handles many artistic and imaginative activities.

• The left side of your brain controls the muscles and sensation on the right side of your body. It also handles most verbal or language skills.

• The brain stem handles basic body functions, such as breathing, blood flow, and swallowing.

• The back of your brain controls vision.

• The cerebellum is the part of your brain located just below your visual cortex. It controls coordination and helps with balance and movement.