| A | B |
|---|
| cerebral cortex | makes up 80% of the brain |
| the cerebral cortex is responsible for | senses, memory, language, behaviour and consciousness |
| the cerebral cortex is made up of | 2 cerebral hemispheres |
| the cerebellum can be found | at the base of the brain |
| the cerebellum controls | balance and posture |
| the medulla oblongata controls | heart rate, breathing rate and other reflexes |
| the hippocampus probably controls | memory and navigation |
| the right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex | communicates with the left side of the body |
| the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex | communicates with the right side of the body |
| H a CT scan | shows the shapes of structures in the brain |
| H a PET scan | shows brain activity |
| H Quadriplegia | loss of use of both arms and legs |
| H radiotherapy | uses high energy x-ray beams |
| H chemotherapy | uses drugs that kill actively dividing cells |
