Cerebral cortex 0.0 / 5 ? Human Biology3.3- the cerebral cortexScottish HighersSQA Created by: Chantelle MpofuCreated on: 30-08-21 18:01 Involved with conscious activities such as sensation. Also recalls memories and alters behaviour in light of experience. Cerebrum 1 of 12 Coordinates contraction of skeletal muscles and controls balance, coordination and movement Cerebellum 2 of 12 Controls essential body processes, such as breathing, heart rate, arousal and sleep Medulla 3 of 12 Important in maintaining homeostasis such as body temperature and for regulating basic drives such as drinking, eating and sexual behaviour Hypothalamus 4 of 12 Receives sensory information from the internal organs, skin & muscles Somatosensory area 5 of 12 Controls the contraction of specific muscles Motor cortex 6 of 12 Receives information from the eyes through the optic nerves Visual cortex 7 of 12 Involved with controlling muscles required for speech Language areas 8 of 12 Concerned with emotions, personality, intelligence, problem solving and creativity Association areas 9 of 12 Receives information from the cochlea in the inner ear, through the auditory nerves Auditory area 10 of 12 Record the electrical activity of the cerebrum EEGS 11 of 12 provide more detailed images of the brain Brain scans 12 of 12
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