SB2e The Brain Flashcards

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Cerebral Cortex?

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.makes up 80% of the brain
.the front of the cerebral cortex controls personality
.used for most of our senses, language, memory and behaviour​
.divided into two cerebral hemispheres

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Cerebellum?

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.located at the base of the brain​
.divided into two halves​
.controls balance and posture as well as muscle activity

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Medulla Oblongata?

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.controls heart and breathing rate​
.responsible for reflexes e.g., sneezing, vomiting and swallowing​
.connects brain to the spinal cord
.carries information between the brain and the rest of the body

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