The brain Flashcards
1
Q
what the cerebral cortex for (6)
A
consciousness
memory
language
intelligence
sense
2
Q
what is cerebellum for
A
balance
muscle coordination
3
Q
what is hypothalamus for
A
temperature regulation
signals to pituitary gland
4
Q
what is medulla for
A
unconscious activities
5
Q
how scientist study the brain (3)
A
electrically stimulate
study people with brain damage
scan brain ct/pet/mri
6
Q
why scientist struggle to treat the brain
A
lots of things can go wrong
fragile
complex
