Biology 5.1.4

Question 1

What parts of our Body are parts of the CNS (Central Nervous System)? (2)

Answer 1

-Brain.

-Spinal Cord.

Question 2

Within the Brain, there are different ___ that Carry out different ___.

Answer 2

Regions, Functions.

Question 3

What are the 3 Main Regions of the Brain? (3)

Answer 3

-Cerebral Cortex.

-Cerebellum.

-Medulla.

Question 4

What is the ‘Cerebral Cortex’ (1), and what does it do? (4)

Answer 4

This is the Outer Layer of the Brain, & is Divided into 2 Hemispheres. It is Responsible for:
-Intelligence.
-Memory.
-Consciousness.
-Personality.

Question 5

What is the ‘Cerebellum’ (1), and what does it do? (3)

Answer 5

Underneath the Cerebral Cortex. Responsible for:
-Balance.
-Muscle Coordination.
-Movement.

Question 6

What is the ‘Medulla’, and what does it do? (2)

Answer 6

It is Responsible for:
-Heart Rate.
-Breathing.

Question 7

What can Damage to the Brain lead to? (2)

Answer 7

-Speech or Motor Issues.

-Changes to Personality.

Question 8

How can Scientists map out Regions of the Brain?

Answer 8

MRI Scans.