English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the function of brain structures
Describe how regions of the brain have been mapped to particular functions
Evaluate in detail the benefits and risks of investigating and treating brain disorders
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Words and meanings to learn
cerebellum
a structure at the back of the brain responsible for balance and muscle coordination
central nervous system (CNS)
the brain and spinal cord, which process information and coordinate responses
medulla
part of the brain stem responsible for unconscious activities such as heart rate, breathing rate, body temperature, and reflexes
cerebral cortex
the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as consciousness, intelligence, memory, language, and processing of sensory information
motor neurone
a neurone that carries electrical impulses from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles or glands
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