Brain (triple only)

Question 1

Name the part of the brain indicated by the arrows

Answer 1

Cerebral cortex

Question 2

What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

Answer 2

Controls consciousness, intelligence, memory and language

Question 3

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Answer 3

Controls muscular coordination

Question 4

Name the part of the brain coloured red

Answer 4

Cerebellum

Question 5

What is the function of the medulla?

Answer 5

Controls unconscious activities eg breathing and heart rate

Question 6

Name the part of the brain coloured green

Answer 6

Medulla

Question 7

Why is the investigation and treatment of the brain difficult?

Answer 7

Brain is a complex and delicate organ
Easily damaged and destroyed
certain membranes prevent drugs from reaching the brain
Exact function of each part of the brain is not known

Question 8

What methods are used by scientists to determine brain function?

Answer 8

Studying patients with brain damage
Electrical stimulation of the brain
MRI scans

Question 9

What is the brain made of?

Answer 9

Billions of interconnected neurones

Question 10

Name the parts of the brain labelled A, B and C

Answer 10

A = cerebral cortex

B = medulla

C = cerebellum

Question 11

Name the peice of medical equipment shown in the picture

Answer 11

MRI scanner