Brain

Question 1

Top part of brain

Answer 1

Cerebral cortex:

• Conscious thought and emotional responses
• language
• features associated with intelligence e.g. reasoning and judgement
• bigger the area the more complex the possible brain function

Question 2

Stem of brain

Answer 2

Medulla:

• controls non skeletal muscles
• unconscious activities like breathing and heart rate
• respiratory centre
• cardiac centre

Question 3

Dark bottom back bit

Answer 3

The cerebellum:

• coordinates fine muscular movements and posture e.g. walking and riding a bicycle.
• muscle position & tension spindle fibres and stretch receptors