The Lobes of the Brain and How Each Lobe WorksKwame OpokuScienceMrs. LoachMay 19, 2014What controls the brain in general? The brain is the control center for all functions of the body. The brain controls physical movements, the five senses and heart rate. Furthermore, the brain controls all our thinking functions and how we react to things and emotions. The brain gives us the ability to speak, imagine new things and solve problems. The brain controls the digestion of food and the amount of stress you feel. The brain receives messages from all five senses. And messages travel from nerve cells throughout the body to the brain. The frontal lobe is a significant factor for the brain. For example, this lobe focuses on decision making, problem solving, consciousness, and emotions. The frontal lobe is also known as the movement center. The forebrain makes up the frontal lobe, which is the frontal section of the brain. And the frontal lobe consists of the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. The language area is located in the left hemisphere. Damage to this area ...