B17b Brain (triple only) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the cerebral cortex?
A
Controls consciousness, intelligence, memory and language
2
Q
What is the function of the cerebellum?
A
Controls muscular coordination
3
Q
What is the function of the medulla?
A
Controls unconscious activities eg breathing and heart rate
4
Q
Why is the investigation and treatment of the brain difficult?
A
Brain is a complex and delicate organ
Easily damaged and destroyed
certain membranes prevent f=drugs from reaching the brain
Exact function of each part of the brain is not known
5
Q
What methods are used by scientists to determine brain function?
A
Studying patients with brain damage
Electrical stimulation of the brain
MRI scans
6
Q
What is the brain made of?
A
Billions of interconnected neurones
