The brain controls and regulates all the necessary body functions. Why can’t we consiously perform these functions or use our brain to affect our body.

Question

The brain controls and regulates all the necessary body functions. Why can’t we consiously perform these functions or use our brain to affect our body.

In: Biology

Answer 1

For the same reason we find it hard to spin lots of plates on poles – we’re bad at multitasking.

When we’re out in the wild, we want all of our attention on the gazelle in front of us, not trying to stabilise our digestive system and balance thermal regulation manually.

The more automated systems, the better.