5.2.2 The brain Flashcards
1
Q
What does the brain control?
A
2
Q
What is the brain made up of?
A
3
Q
What are the 3 different regions of the brain?
A
4
Q
Function of the cerebral cortex
A
5
Q
Function of the cerebellum
A
6
Q
Function of the medulla
A
7
Q
How have neuroscientists been able to map out the different regions of the brain?
A
8
Q
Why is it difficult to investigate the brain’s function and treat brain damage and disease?
A
- complex + delicate - may cause damage
- drugs do not always pass through the membranes surrounding the brain
- surgery is difficult - function of each area of the brain is not fully understood