Brain Flashcards

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1
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What is the brain responsible for?

A

Complex behaviours

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2
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3 parts of brain

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Cerebral cortex

Medulla

Cerebellum

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3
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Cerebral cortex

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Responsible for consciousness, intelligence, memory and language

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4
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Medulla

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Controls unconscious activities e.g. heartbeat and breathing

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5
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Cerebellum

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Responsible for muscle coordination

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6
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3 ways of studying the brain

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Studying patients with brain damage

Electrically stimulating the brain

MRI scans

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