Brain, Structure Flashcards
1
Q
How many parts of the brain are there? (NOT LOBES)
A
7
2
Q
What are they?
A
- Cerebrum
- Visual Cortex
- Cerebellum
- Brain Stem
- Medulla Oblongata
- Pituitary Gland
- Hypothalamus
3
Q
Which 4 lobes make up the CEREBRAL CORTEX?
A
Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe & Temporal Lobe.
4
Q
What is a Neuron?
A
Brain Tissue
5
Q
How do Neuroscientists know what they know about the brain?
A
- They look at pathological specimens.
- They examine damaged areas.
- They do animal studies.
- They study during surgery.
- They perform non-invasive techniques.
6
Q
How are brain tumours treated?
A
Depending on the severity of the tumour:
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
7
Q
What is the Brain & Spinal Cord made of?
A
Nervous tissue. (Tissue & Neurons)
8
Q
Who was Phineas Gage?
A
In the 1800s a man working on railroads was impaled by a pole which penetrated his skull. Despite Some of his brain falling out, he became fully healed. Although his personality was not the same any more. He was the first man to survive having his brain impaled and his personality changed.
