The Brain (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards

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The Brain
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Brain composition

Many connected neurons

What brain controls

Complex behaviour

System containing brain

Central nervous system

CNS components

Brain and spinal cord

Cerebral cortex function

Consciousness, intelligence, memory, language

Cerebral cortex location

Outer part of brain

Cerebellum function

Fine movement of muscles

Cerebellum location

Rounded structure at bottom/back of brain

Medulla function

Unconscious actions (breathing, heart rate)

Medulla location

Brain stem, front of cerebellum

Difficulty studying brain (structure)

Complex and delicate

Why drugs can't reach brain

Membranes surrounding it

Brain mapping: damage method

Study patients with brain damage

Brain mapping: electrical method

Stimulate with electrode

What MRI scanner shows

Tumour location or active areas during tasks

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