The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What is the brain
A
Coordinates all the body’s functions
2
Q
3 regions of the brain
A
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
3
Q
Cerebrum
A
largest part of the brain, divided into two halves called cerebral hemisphere
responsible for
intelligence
memory
language
4
Q
Cerebellum
A
responsible for muscle coordination and balance
5
Q
Medulla oblongata
A
controls unconscious activities such as
breathing
heart rate
6
Q
CT scan
A
uses X-ray to produce image of brain
shows structure of brain
7
Q
PET scan
A
uses radioactive chemicals to show which parts of brain are active
8
Q
Why is it hard to repair damage to the CNS
A
neurones in CNS don’t readily repair themselves and scientists haven’t yet developed a way to repair nervous tissues.
