2.10 Structure of the brain Flashcards
1
Q
Along with our spinal cord what does the brain make up?
A
Central Nervous system
2
Q
Which part of the brain takes up most of the skull on the left and right hand sides?
A
Cerebral Hemispheres
3
Q
What are the cerebral hemispheres known as?
A
Cerebrum
4
Q
What five things is the cerebrum responsible for?
A
.Consciousness .Memory .Intelligence .Visual processing .Sensory processing
5
Q
Where is the cerebellum found?
A
.Bottom of the brain
6
Q
What is the cerebellum in control of?
A
.Controlling fine movements of the muscle
7
Q
What type of structure is the medulla Oblongata?
A
.Small elongated structure
8
Q
Where is the medulla Oblongata found?
A
.Found in the brainstem at the base of the brain
9
Q
What is the Medulla Oblongata responsible for?
A
.Maintaining basic autonomic bodily functions
