Brain Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What part of the brain is responsible for balance and posture
A
Cerebellum
2
Q
What part of the brain is responsible for unconscious actions e.g breathing, heart beating
A
Medulla
3
Q
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature and water levels
A
Hypothalamus
4
Q
What part of the brain is responsible for rational thought, language, intelligence, personality, memory and learning
A
Cerebral cortex
5
Q
Why is treating the brain so hard
A
- Very complex
2.Protected by the skull
3.Huge range of things can go wrong e.g mental illness, infection
