The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Cerebral cortex
A
Outer layer of brain
Consciousness, memory and language
2
Q
Cerebellum
A
Back of brain coordinates muscle activity
3
Q
Medulla oblongata
A
Above spinal chord
Controls unconscious activity
Breathing and heart beating
4
Q
Other brain parts
A
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
5
Q
Research on brain
A
MRI electrically stimulate parts of the brain
Treatment is difficult because it’s not fully understood what each area of the brain does
Drugs do not always reach the brain through its membranes
Surgery can easily cause unintended damage
