The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the brain situated?
A
- top of the spinal cord
- protected by the skull
2
Q
What system is the brain part of?
A
central nervous system
3
Q
What is the medulla oblangata?
A
The part of the brain that attaches to the spinal cord.
4
Q
What does an MRI do?
A
Maps the brain and shows electrical activity.
5
Q
How does the brain work?
A
electrical impulses
6
Q
How are humans more likely to remember information?
A
- if they can see a pattern
- if tehre is repetition
- if there is strong stimulus - e.g. colour, light, smell, sound
7
Q
What is memory?
A
the storage and retrieval of information
