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define
the study of the structure and function of the nervous system and the brain
link brain activity with out behaviour
treat behavioural disorders
what did aristotle believe?
brain cools the blood
nerves are tendons
heart controls behaviour
what did hippocrates believe?
mind resides in blood
what did galen believe?
mental activity occurs in the cerebral ventricles
thinking caused by fluid hydraulics - flow of fluid
what did descartes believe?
brain affects body via mechanical processes and communicate via nerves
interact with soul with pineal glands
what did da vinci believe?
produce accurate drawings of brain to help understand the relationship between the structure and function
What are cranial nerves for
Bring about visual auditory and olfactory info
Contr faci muses, sensation and swallowing
What are cubcortical structures for
Memory Emotion sleep Sex Motor control