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The Brain and the Nervous System
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- 1How many major parts of the brain are there?3 - the forebrain, midbrain and the hindbrain.
- 2Which part of the brain is the biggest?The forebrain is the largest part of the brain.
- 3What does the cerebral cortex do/contain?The cerebral cortex - controls voluntary actions and where most of the neurones are found.
- 4What does the limbic system do in the forebrain?It is involved in motivation, emotion, memory and learning.
- 5Does the midbrain conduct nerve impulses?Yes, it conducts nerve impulses from the forebrain to the hindbrain and vice versa.
- 6What is reticular formation?It is a set of interconnecting nuclei that controls consciousness and arousal.
- 7Are neuron receptors located in the midbrain?Yes, the receptors between nerve cells which detect and pass on messages from one nerve to another.
- 8What does the cerebellum do in the hindbrain?The cerebellum coordinates balance and muscular movement.
- 9Are pons involved in the control of respiration or involuntary process?Pons are involved in the control of respiration.
- 10Does the medulla involve involuntary process (respiration) or does it include the medulla oblongata?Both!
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- These QR cards are designed for revision and include functions of the brain and where different parts of the brain are located.
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