Font "Think and Understand Directions: Read the following statements. Put a check mark (√) if the statement describes the function of the brain and a cross mark (x) if it is not. Write your answers in your notebook. It voluntary muscles of the body. It connects the brain to the spinal cord. 3. It breaks down the food that we eat into smaller particles. 4. It distributes Accessibility Inve nutrients and oxygen to the parts of the body. 5. It helps maintain a sense of balance.