English National Curriculum - Science Science

4. Explore the brain

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Understand the structure and function of the brain

Understand the role of the brain in maintaining homeostasis

Identify the different regions of the brain and their functions

Analyze how damage to the brain can affect homeostasis

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neurotransmitter

Molecules used to send chemical messages between nerve cells or neurons.

medulla oblongata

The lower half of the brainstem.

cerebrum

The enlarged front and upper part of the brain that is used for your centre of thinking.

hypothalamus

The part of the brain which regulates functions like thirst, appetite, and sleep patterns.

cerebellum

The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem which controls balance for walking and standing.

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