1. The
Brain

2. External structure of the brain
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Functions of the lobes
Spinal cord
Link to 3D image of brain

3. Internal structure of the brain
corpus collosum
cerebral cortex
thalamus
ventricle
hypothalamus
cerebellum
pituitary gland
pons
midbrain
medulla oblongata

4. Different look at the structure of the brain
Forebrain
Hindbrain
Midbrain

5. Drag each sentence to the corresponding structure

6. Drag each sentence to the corresponding structure

7. Studying the brain
Scientists study the functions of parts of the brain by observing the behaviour of people who have suffered brain damage or have degenerative brain diseases.
Scientists also use animal studies to investigate brain functioning.
Phineas Gage: experienced personality and behavioural changes after damage to his frontal lobe
A stroke of insight: the effects of a stroke (TED talks: 19 minutes)

8. Medical imaging technology
CT scans (computerised tomography):
Use X rays to identify major structures and can detect problems such as tumours and aneurisms.
Sometimes a dye has to be injected into the blood.
CT scan showing a brain aneurism (swelling of the artery)
CT scan video

9. Medical imaging technology
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):
Uses high level magnetic field and radio waves to image soft tissues.
It is useful for diagnosing tumours, clots, infections and brain damage
MRI scan of a brain tumour CT scan of same tumour
MRI scan video

10. Medical imaging technology
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI): Monitors changes in brain activity by measuring the changes in blood flow and oxygen uptake.
Allows for the study of the different functions of the parts of the brain.
FMRI images of the brain showing brain activity
Potential uses of fMRI (4 minute TED talk)

11. Neuron firing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SHBnExxub8