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Structure and Function of The Brain Notes

The document discusses the structure and function of the human brain. It describes the major internal structures of the brain including the cerebral cortex, thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum, and brain stem. It also outlines some of the functions of different brain regions such as the cerebellum's role in motor control and balance. Additionally, the document discusses various medical imaging techniques used to study the brain such as CT scans, MRI scans, and fMRI which have helped scientists learn about the brain's structure and activity.

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Structure and Function of The Brain Notes

The document discusses the structure and function of the human brain. It describes the major internal structures of the brain including the cerebral cortex, thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum, and brain stem. It also outlines some of the functions of different brain regions such as the cerebellum's role in motor control and balance. Additionally, the document discusses various medical imaging techniques used to study the brain such as CT scans, MRI scans, and fMRI which have helped scientists learn about the brain's structure and activity.

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Structure and function of the brain

External view of the brain:

Internal structure of the brain:


corpus collosum

cerebral cortex

thalamus
ventricle

hypothalamus
cerebellum
pituitary gland
pons
midbrain

medulla oblongata

Functions of the parts of the brain:

Fine motor control, posture and balance

Studying the brain:


Scientists can use animal studies to investigate the functions of different
parts of the brain. This can entail causing brain damage to the animal, or
using electrodes, to study the effects. Also it is possible to observe
humans who have suffered brain damage or brain disease to determine
the functioning of different regions. Medical imaging technology has also
helped with the study of the structure and function of the brain.
CT Scans:
Computerised tomography, or CT, scans use X rays can be used to identify
major structures and problems such as tumours and brain aneurisms
(swollen arteries).

CT scan showing a brain aneurism

MRI scans:
Magnetic resonance
imaging uses high
magnetic fields and
waves to image soft
Sometimes a dye
to be injected into the
to obtain clear images.
than the X rays used
scans. Useful for
diagnosing brain
tumours, strokes, brain damage and brain infections.

MRI scan of brain tumour

level
radio
tissues.
needs
blood
Safer
for CT

CT scan of same tumour

fMRI scans
Functional magnetic resonance imaging
measures the changes in oxygen uptake and
resultant blood flow to ractive regions of the
brain. This technique allows scientists to study
how the brain functions during different types
of activity.

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