Parts of the Brain
Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 5.2.8
Parts of the Brain
The brain is made up of three main parts. They are:
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Cerebellum
- This part is responsible for the muscle coordination.
- The cerebellum is important for movement, posture, balance and speech.
Cerebral cortex
- This part is responsible for conscious thought (e.g. memory, language and intelligence).
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Medulla
- This part is responsible for unconscious activities (e.g. breathing and heartbeat).
Test yourself on Parts of the Brain
Which part of the brain mainly controls language?
Which part of the brain controls a person's conscious thought when they are chatting with a friend?
Which part of the brain allows a person to keep breathing without having to think about it?
A person's heart beats faster during exercise without them having to think about it. What part of the brain controls this?
A student revises for an exam by memorising key facts. What part of the brain is mainly responsible for this?