The Brain Flashcards
What is the brain is responsible
Complex behavioura
What does the cerebral cortex do and where is it
The outer part of the brain and consciousness,intelligence,memory,language
What does the medulla do and where
The front at the bottom and controls the unconscious activities like breathing and heartbeat
What is the cerebellum do and where
Behind the medulla and is responsible for muscle coordination
What methods do scientists use to study the brain
-studying patients with brain damage
-electricity simulating the brain
-MRI scans
What is the method with studying patients with brain damage
If small part of brain damaged, the effect this has on patient can tell you a lot about what damaged part of brain does
What is method of electrically simulating brain
Brain can be stimulated electronically by pushing tiny electrode into tissue and giving small zaps of electricity. By observing what stimulating diff parts of brain does - possible to get idea what part does
What is method of MRI scan
Magnetic resonance imaging scanner is machine that can produce detailed picture of brains structures. Use this to find out what areas of brain are active when people are listening to music or recalling memories
What consequences to using these methods on the brain
Brain is complex and delicate and investigating and treating brain is difficult and risks physical damage to increase brain problems
What can using methods for brain lead to
Treatments for disorders of nervous system
