E5 The human brain
E.5.1 Label, on a diagram of the brain, the medulla oblongata, cerebellum, hypothalamus, pituitary gland and cerebral hemispheres.
E.5.2 Outline the functions of each of the parts of the brain listed in E.5.1. 2
E.5.3 Explain how animal experiments, lesions and FMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) scanning can be used in the identification of the brain part involved in specific functions.
E.5.4 Explain sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the heart rate, movements of the iris and flow of blood to the gut.
E.5.5 Explain the pupil reflex.
E.5.6 Discuss the concept of brain death and the use of the pupil reflex in testing for this.
E.5.7 Outline how pain is perceived and how endorphins can act as painkillers.
E.5.2 Outline the functions of each of the parts of the brain listed in E.5.1. 2
E.5.3 Explain how animal experiments, lesions and FMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) scanning can be used in the identification of the brain part involved in specific functions.
E.5.4 Explain sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the heart rate, movements of the iris and flow of blood to the gut.
E.5.5 Explain the pupil reflex.
E.5.6 Discuss the concept of brain death and the use of the pupil reflex in testing for this.
E.5.7 Outline how pain is perceived and how endorphins can act as painkillers.