Cerebral cortex 0.0 / 5 ? Human Biology3.3- the cerebral cortexScottish HighersSQA Created by: Chantelle MpofuCreated on: 30-08-21 18:01 26374951810 Across 1. Receives sensory information from the internal organs, skin & muscles (13, 4) 4. provide more detailed images of the brain (5, 5) 6. Receives information from the eyes through the optic nerves (6, 6) 7. Controls essential body processes, such as breathing, heart rate, arousal and sleep (7) 8. Record the electrical activity of the cerebrum (4) 10. Important in maintaining homeostasis such as body temperature and for regulating basic drives such as drinking, eating and sexual behaviour (12) Down 2. Controls the contraction of specific muscles (5, 6) 3. Receives information from the cochlea in the inner ear, through the auditory nerves (8, 4) 5. Coordinates contraction of skeletal muscles and controls balance, coordination and movement (10) 9. Involved with conscious activities such as sensation. Also recalls memories and alters behaviour in light of experience. (8)
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