Summary: How The Brain Works

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• 1 How the brain works

• 1.1.1 What parts do what?

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• What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

  It is involved in decision-making and problem-solving.

• What role does the amygdala play?

  It is crucial for emotions and emotional responses.

• 1.1.2 How neurons message

• How do neurons communicate with each other?

  Neurons send messages through electrical impulses and chemical signals called neurotransmitters.

• What structure transmits the electrical impulse in a neuron?

  The axon is the part that transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body.

• What is the gap between two neurons called?

  The gap is known as a synapse, where communication occurs between neurons.

• 1.1.3 Synapses and Networks

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• What role do synapses play in the brain?

  They enable communication between neurons, influencing brain functions and processes.

• How do networks in the brain function?

  Brain networks consist of interconnected neurons for processing and transmitting information.

• What affects synaptic strength?

  Synaptic strength can be influenced by activity, neurotransmitters, and external factors.

• 2 Thinking, Feeling, Remembering

• 2.1 How we create Thoughts

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• What part of the brain helps us plan?

  The prefrontal cortex

• 2.2 Why We Feel Emotions

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• How do emotions effect memory?

  Emotional events are memorised easier