the brain Flashcards
1
Q
what does the brain control and made up of ?
A
controls complex behaviour. made up of interconnected neurones.
2
Q
what is the cerebral cortex is responsible for?
A
Memory
Intelligence
Language
Consciousness
3
Q
what is the medulla responsible for ?
A
controls the unconscious activities like Breathing and Heartbeat
4
Q
which part of the brain is responsible for muscle coordination?
A
cerebellum
5
Q
what methods do scientist use to study the brain ?
A
- MRI scans
- electrically stimulating the brain
- studying patient’s with brain damage
6
Q
what neuroscientists have bee able to do with particular functions of the brain ?
A
able to map the regions of the brain and functions through electrically stimulating different parts of the brain using different techniques as complexities make treating brain difficult
