Understanding the Brain
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Biology
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KG
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Hard
Lorraine Heys
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three major parts of the brain?
Back
The brain stem, cerebellum, and cerebrum.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the brain stem?
Back
It controls reflexes and involuntary processes like breathing and heart rate.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where is the cerebellum located and what is its function?
Back
The cerebellum is located behind the brain stem and below the upper brain. It is involved in balance and coordination.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the largest part of the brain and its primary function?
Back
The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, involved in higher processes like memory and learning.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the cerebral cortex and its significance?
Back
The cerebral cortex is the outer surface of the cerebrum, where advanced activities such as planning and decision-making take place.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the cerebral cortex have a wrinkled appearance?
Back
The folds, called gyri and sulci, increase the surface area of the cerebral cortex, allowing more of it to be packed inside the skull.
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