3.2 Flashcards
what is the brain divided into
- the central core
- the limbic system
- the cerebral cortex
what does the central core consist of
the medulla and cerebrum
what does the cerebral cortex consist of
outer layers of cerebrum
what is the largest and most complicated part of the brain
the cerebral cortex
what is the centre of conscious thought
the cerebral cortex
which part of the brain recalls memories and alters behaviour in light of experience
the cerebral cortex
where is there a localisation of brain function
in the cerebral cortex
what does the cerebral cortex contain
- sensory areas
- association areas
- motor areas
what do sensory areas do
recieve info as sensory impulses from the bodys receptors and send them to association areas
what do association areas do
analyse and intercept impulses and ‘take decisions’ if necessary
what are some associations involved with
language, personality, imagination and intelligence
what do motor areas do
recieve info from association areas and send motor impulses to effectors in skeletal muscles to bring about a response
how is info in the cerebral cortex processed
info from one side of the body is processed in the opposite side of the cerebrum
what info does the left cerebral hemisphere deal with
info from the right visual field
what does the left cerebral hemisphere control
the right side of the body
