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B17b Brain (triple only) Flashcards

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What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

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Controls consciousness, intelligence, memory and language

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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Controls muscular coordination

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What is the function of the medulla?

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Controls unconscious activities eg breathing and heart rate

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Why is the investigation and treatment of the brain difficult?

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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

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What methods are used by scientists to determine brain function?

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

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What is the brain made of?

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Billions of interconnected neurones

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