3.2 The Cerebral Cortex Flashcards
Label the cerebrum, cerebral cortex and medulla?
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What’s the cerebrum for?
Control of conscious thought and memorises and balance
What controls balance?
Cerebrum
What’s responsible for maintaining heart rate and breathing rate?
The medulla
What does the medulla do?
Controls heart rate and breathing rate
What’s the outer layer of the cerebrum called?
The cerebral cortex
What does the cerebral cortex do?
Memories and alter behaviour based on experience
Is the cerebrum split?
Yes, the cerebrum is split by a cleft, the cerebral hemispheres
Where are sensory and motor neurons found in the brain?
Cerebrum cortex
What’s the difference between sensory neurons and motor neurons?
Sensory neurons receive information whereas motor neurons carrys out information
What area of the brain controls language, personality, imagination and intelligence?
The cerebral cortex
How does the left and right cerebral hemispheres work?
Left received by the right and right received by the left. Example, the left eyes field of view is processed by the right cerebral hemisphere
Where does information transfer between the cerebral hemispheres?
Corpus callosum
What’s split brain?
When the corpus, callosum is removed and only half of information is received
What does it mean if your split brain?
You have half t
