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By the end of this section, you will be able to:

- Describe the parts of the brain that are responsible for mischief and trickery

- Exemplify the differences between the autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system

- Identify the parts of the brain that are responsible for magic

Parts of the Brain Responsible for Mischief and Trickery (Figure A)

The frontal lobe, for humans, plays a part in decision making, and as a human grows older, neuromaturation occurs, which is related to the maturity of judgment.

In the same way, fairies and fae's frontal lobe plays a part in mischief and trickery, and as the fae grows older, neuromaturation occurs and the fae or fairy develops a greater sense of mischief and trickery.

Studies have shown that the fairy older than 500 years demonstrates a greater sense of self control, being able to assess properly the appropriateness of the mischief and trickery, and the success of the execution. (Fairian, 2004)

The Autonomic Nervous System and the Somatic Nervous System (Figure B)

The autonomic system is part of the nervous system that is responsible for movements that are automatic- you don't think about them. Some examples are blinking, your heart beat, and digestion.

The somatic nervous system is the part responsible for voluntary movements, like the skeletal muscles, which involve the muscles you move in your arms and legs, as well as the movement in your wings.

The Parts of the Brain Responsible for Magic (Figure C)

There are several parts of the brain that are specially formed to be able to conduct magic in a safe and productive way. These regions are in various parts of the brain, located near each lobe. These regions are named after the lobe they are closest to, and are responsible for those correlating functions.

Conclusion

The fairy brain is a complex organ that controls every function of the body. The frontal lobe is responsible for mischief and trickery. The Somatic nervous system is what controls voluntary actions such as wing movement, whereas the Autonomic nervous system manages involuntary movements such as blinking. Finally, the parts of the brain where magic originates from correlates with the brain lobe it is nearest to.

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