The Brain Flashcards
What do the stem cells in the brain differentiated to?
Neurones
Do neurons make up most of the brain?
YES
Does the cerebral cortex take up 80% of the brain?
Yes
What is the cerebral cortex used for?
- Senses
- Languages
- Memory
- Behaviour
- Consciousness
What type of hemispheres is the cerebral cortex divided into?
Right and left
What side of the body does the right hemisphere control?
Left
What side of the body does the left hemisphere control?
Right
Where is the cerebellum?
At the base/back of the brian
How many halves is the cerebellum divided into?
2
What does the cerebellum control?
- Balance
- Posture
- Makes movements to move
What type of people have bigger cerebellums?
Musicians
What does the medulla oblongata control?
- HEart rate
- Breathing rate
Where do the neurons in the medulla oblongata connect to?
The spinal cord
What does the spinal cord do?
Carries information form the brain to the rest of the body
