The brain

Question 1

What is the brain part of?

Answer 1

1. The central nervous system

Question 2

Cerebral cortex function?

Answer 2

1. This is the outer wrinkly bit.
2. It is responsible for things like consciousness, intelligence, memory and language.

Question 3

Medulla function?

Answer 3

1. Controls unconscious activites like breathing and hearbeat.

Question 4

Cerebellum function?

Answer 4

1. Responsible for muscle coordination.

Question 5

What is an MRI scan?

Answer 5

1. An MRI scan is a huge tube-like machine that can produce a very detailed picture of the brain’s structures.
2. Scientists can use it to find out which areas of the brain are active.