B3.1 The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Cerebrum
A
learning, memory, personality, conscious thought
2
Q
Cerebellum
A
involuntary movements, posture, balance
3
Q
Medulla
A
automatic actions (heart beat, breathing)
4
Q
Hypothalamus
A
homeostasis, water levels
5
Q
Pituitary Gland
A
stores and releases many useful hormones
6
Q
How were brain functions mapped
A
By putting electrodes on different parts of the brain to see what part stimulates what actions
7
Q
CT Scans
A
uses x-rays to create 3d images of the brain
Can’t be used often due to x-ray radiation increasing likelihood of cancer
8
Q
MRI
A
uses powerful magnets to map the brain to spot brain abnormalities
9
Q
fMRI
A
produces images in real-time showing blood flow in the brain (blood-flow = activity) to spot abnormalities
