the brain

• What is the largest part of the brain?

  The cerebrum
• What functions are associated with the cerebral cortex?


  Consciousness, speech, memory, decision making, and attention
• What is the next largest part of the brain after the cerebrum?

  The cerebellum
• What is the primary function of the cerebellum?


  It coordinates movement and balance
• What activities is the medulla involved with?


  Unconscious activities
• What is the hypothalamus known for?

  Linking the nervous system to the hormonal system via the pituitary gland
• How have neuroscientists mapped brain regions to functions?

  By studying patients with brain damage, electrically stimulating parts of the brain, and using MRI scanning techniques
• What makes investigating and treating brain disorders difficult?

  The complexity and delicacy of the brain
• What are the benefits and risks of brain treatment procedures?

  Benefits:

  • Improving the quality of life by treating disorders

  
  

  Risks:

  • More permanent damage
  • Limited understanding of brain and nervous system functions
• what is the brain made up of

  millions of interconnected neurones