Brain (triple only)

Question 1

What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

Answer 1

Controls consciousness, intelligence, memory and language

Question 2

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Answer 2

Controls muscular coordination

Question 3

What is the function of the medulla?

Answer 3

Controls unconscious activities eg breathing and heart rate

Question 4

Why is the investigation and treatment of the brain difficult?

Answer 4

Brain is a complex and delicate organ
Easily damaged and destroyed
certain membranes prevent f=drugs from reaching the brain
Exact function of each part of the brain is not known

Question 5

What methods are used by scientists to determine brain function?

Answer 5

Studying patients with brain damage
Electrical stimulation of the brain
MRI scans

Question 6

What is the brain made of?

Answer 6

Billions of interconnected neurones