The Brain (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the brain made up of?
What is the brain made up of?
Many connected neurons
Which two structures make up the central nervous system?
Which two structures make up the central nervous system?
Brain and spinal cord
Which part of the brain controls consciousness, intelligence, memory and language?
Which part of the brain controls consciousness, intelligence, memory and language?
Cerebral cortex
What does the cerebellum control?
What does the cerebellum control?
Fine movement of muscles
What does the medulla control?
What does the medulla control?
Unconscious actions like breathing
Where is the cerebral cortex located?
Where is the cerebral cortex located?
The outer part of the brain
Where is the medulla found?
Where is the medulla found?
In the brain stem
Why is investigating brain function difficult?
Why is investigating brain function difficult?
It is complex, delicate & easily damaged
Why can't drugs always reach the brain to treat diseases?
Why can't drugs always reach the brain to treat diseases?
Membranes surround the brain
How can studying patients with brain damage help map the brain?
How can studying patients with brain damage help map the brain?
Shows role of damaged area from changes
What can electrical stimulation of the brain reveal?
What can electrical stimulation of the brain reveal?
Role of brain area via changes observed
What can an MRI scanner show about the brain?
What can an MRI scanner show about the brain?
Parts affected by tumours or active areas