The Brain Flashcards
What part of the brain releases hormone
Pituitary gland
What part of the brain controls unconscious activities?
Medulla
What part of the brain is responsible for muscle contraction
Cerebellum
What part of the brain MAKES hormones
Hypothalamus
What part of the brain controls memory, language and intelligence?
Cerebral cortex
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination of muscles?
Cerebellum
What does the medulla control?
Unconscious activities like breathing, heartbeating and gut (digestion)
What part of the brain is involved with instinctive behaviours like fight or flight?
Hypothalamus
What gland is responsible for regulating body functions and releasing hormones
Pituitary gland
What are some well known brain disorders?
-Parkinson’s disease
-Alzheimer’s disease
-Brain Tumors
-Epilepsy
What are different methods to scan a brain?
-MRI
-CT
-ECG
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What can an MRI detect?
Cancer cells
Clots
Abnormal blood flow
Why is MRI safe?
Non invasive
Doesn’t use ionising radiation
Safer that CET scans
Why is Brain Surgery used?
To remove tumours
