The brain Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three main parts of the brain?
A
cerebral cortex
medulla
cerebellum
2
Q
where is the cerebral cortex?
A
at the top of the brain
3
Q
where is the medulla?
A
at the bottom left near the spinal cord
4
Q
where is the cerebellum?
A
at the bottom right of the brain, like its own small brain
5
Q
what does the cerebral cortex control?
A
memory
intelligence
language
consciousness
6
Q
what does the cerebellum control?
A
muscle co-ordination
7
Q
what does the medulla control?
A
unconscious actions
8
Q
how are scientist studying the brain?
A
study people with brain damage
electrically stimulate parts of the brain - with electrons while the patients are still conscious because there are no nerve endings in the brain, can stimulate emotions such as fear, hunger and anger
MRI scans
