Difference between Brain and Spinal cord
Difference between Brain and Spinal cord are in tabular form below –
No. |
Brain |
Spinal cord |
1. | Brain is defined as the largest organ which is responsible for controlling different body functions like breathing and temperature regulation. | Spinal cord is defined as the a tube-like structure which connects brain and body, and carry nerve impulses from brain to body and back to brain again. |
2. | The cranium is present for the protection of brain. | The ligaments, bones and muscles are present for the protection of spinal cord. |
3. | The brain is made up of the cerebellum, brainstem and cerebrum. | The spinal cord is composed of bundles of nerve fibre. |
4. | The brain is also referred as ‘The cerebrum’. | The spinal cord is also referred as ‘The cord of nervous tissue’. |
5. | Brain is situated in the cranial cavity. | Spinal cord is situated in the dorsal body cavity. |
6. | Brain include following functions:
It controls vision, memory, emotions, temperature, motor skills, and breathing and regulated body functions. |
Spinal cord include following functions:
It Directs voluntary muscle movements, Sensory and automatic functions. |