The Brain Flashcards
There is evidence that each hemisphere has a specialised function. What is this referred to as?
Lateralisation
What connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
The two hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum, which allows the two hemispheres to communicate with each other.
What is the cerebral cortex (the outer surface of the brain) associated with?
Higher level processes such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.
The thalamus is a _______ ____ for the brain.
sensory relay - All of our senses, apart from smell, are routed through the thalamus before going onto other parts of the brain.
What does the cerebellum receive?
Messages from muscles, tendons, joints, and structures in our ear to control balance, coordination, movement, and motor skills. The cerebellum is also thought to be an important area for processing some types of memories.
