Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What is the brain responsible for?
A
Complex behaviours
2
Q
3 parts of brain
A
Cerebral cortex
Medulla
Cerebellum
3
Q
Cerebral cortex
A
Responsible for consciousness, intelligence, memory and language
4
Q
Medulla
A
Controls unconscious activities e.g. heartbeat and breathing
5
Q
Cerebellum
A
Responsible for muscle coordination
6
Q
3 ways of studying the brain
A
Studying patients with brain damage
Electrically stimulating the brain
MRI scans
