Topic 2:The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up most of the brain?
A
-neurones
2
Q
What is the purpose of the neurones?
A
-process information and control the body
3
Q
What is the cerebral cortex used for?
A
- senses
- languages
- behaviour
- consciousness
- memory
4
Q
What are the functions of the two cerebral hemispheres?
A
- slightly different functions
- right side communicates with the left side of the body
5
Q
What is the purpose of the cerebellum?
A
- base of the brain
- controls balance and posture
- coordinates the fine control and timing of muscle activity, in order to have smooth movement
6
Q
What is the purpose of the medulla oblongata?
A
- controls the heart rate and breathing rate
- responsible for the reflex actions e.g vomiting
7
Q
What do the mass of neurones from the medulla oblongata connect and the purpose?
A
- brain and spinal cord
- able to carry information between the brain and the rest of the body
