SB2e - The Brain Flashcards

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Name the three areas of the brain and their location.

A

Cerebral cortex - two halves called cerebral hemispheres
Cerebellum - back of the brain
Medulla oblongata - connect brain and spinal cord

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What are the functions of the Cerebral cortex?

A

Divided into cerebral hemispheres and different sections that
control emotions, speech, vision, taste, smell and all the senses,
memories, and conscious thought.

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What are the functions of the Cerebellum?

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Controls balance and posture.
Coordinates muscle movement

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What are the functions of the Medulla oblongata?

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Controls heart rate.
Controls breathing rate.
Controls reflexes.
Connects the brain to the spinal cord.

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5
Q

Why can brain surgery be carried out while the patient is awake?

A

because patients do not feel pain during brain surgery because the brain does not
have any receptors

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