brain

Cards (7)

  • give regions of brain
    • cerebral cortex
    • cerebellum
    • medulla
    • hypothalamus
  • describe function of cerebral cortex
    conscious activity - memory, language and intelligence
  • describe function of cerebellum
    muscle coordination
  • describe function of medulla
    unconscious activity - heart and breathing rate
  • describe function of hypothalamus
    regulate body temperature
  • give methods to study brain
    • study patients with brain damage
    • electrically stimulate brain
    • mri scanning
  • describe difficulties of studying brain
    complex and fragile organ meaning risk of complications with brain function