Cards (14)

  • What does the brain control and coordinate?

    Breathing, sleeping, and remembering tasks.
  • What are some functions that the brain handles automatically?

    Breathing and heartbeat.
  • What is the role of different parts of the brain?

    • Different parts carry out different functions.
    • Each area is specialized for specific tasks.
  • What part of the brain is responsible for muscle coordination?
    Cerebellum.
  • How can electrical stimulation help in studying the brain?

    It allows observation of brain functions when stimulated.
  • What happens when a specific part of the brain is electrically stimulated?

    It can cause observable reactions, such as convulsions.
  • What is an MRI scanner used for?

    To produce detailed pictures of the brain's structures.
  • What can scientists learn from MRI scans during activities?

    Which areas of the brain are active during specific tasks.
  • What are the consequences of messing with the brain?

    • Development of treatments for nervous system disorders.
    • Risks of permanent damage or dysfunction.
    • Complexity and delicacy of brain investigations.
  • How can electrical stimulation help patients with Parkinson's disease?

    It can help reduce tremors caused by the disorder.
  • What are the risks associated with investigating brain function?

    Permanent damage or dysfunction, such as speech difficulties.
  • What is the significance of understanding brain function?

    • It leads to better treatments for disorders.
    • It enhances knowledge of complex behaviors.
  • Which part of brain is responsible for Intelligence, conscientious, memory and language?
    Cerebral Cortex
  • Which part of brain is responsible for Unconscious activities ? Like breathing or heartbeat
    Medulla