THE HUMAN BRAIN (SCIENCE)

Question 1

The human brain is protected and encased in a bone called the?

Answer 1

Skull

Question 2

The human brain is protected by three thin layers of tissue called?

Answer 2

Meninges

Question 3

The human brain is bathed and cushioned from shock by a colorless fluid called?

Answer 3

CSF (cerebrospinal fluid)

Question 4

TRUE OR FALSE. There are approximately 100 billions of neurons in a mature human brain.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

This is largest region/part of the human brain.

Answer 5

Cerebrum

Question 6

The surface of the cerebrum is called?

Answer 6

Cerebral cortex

Question 7

In the cerebrum, there are three main components that occur, what are they?

Answer 7

1. Learning
2. Intelligence
3. Judgment

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE. The cerebrum controls involuntary actions.

Answer 8

False

Answer: The cerebrum controls voluntary actions

Question 9

The human brain is divided into two hemispheres called?

Answer 9

Right and left hemispheres

Question 10

What does the right and left hemispheres do? Differentiate them.

Answer 10

Right hemisphere: controls the left side of the body.

Left hemisphere: controls the right side of the body.

Question 11

There are four cerebral lobes, what are they?

Answer 11

1. Frontal Lobe
2. Parietal Lobe
3. Occipital Lobe
4. Temporal Lobe

Question 12

A cerebral lobe that involves problem solving, judgment, reasoning, and voluntary movements.

Answer 12

Frontal Lobe

Question 13

A cerebral lobe that involves the sense of touch, taste, and smell, math calculations, and academic skills.

Answer 13

Parietal Lobe

Question 14

A cerebral lobe that involves reading and visual interpretation.

Answer 14

Occipital Lobe

Question 15

A cerebral lobe that invovles memory, hearing, feelings, and musical awareness.

Answer 15

Temporal Lobe

Question 16

It connects the right and left hemispheres of the brain

Answer 16

Corpus Callosum

Question 17

It regulates balance, posture, movement and muscle coordination.

Answer 17

Cerebellum

Question 18

Connects the cerebrum with the cerebellum.

Answer 18

Pons

Question 19

Controls involuntary actions, such as heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.

Answer 19

Medulla Oblongata

Question 20

Serves as the relay station by directing messages from the spinal cord.

Answer 20

Thalamus

Question 21

Monitors internal conditions to keep your body in a stable state. (homeostasis)

Answer 21

Hypothalamus

Question 22

A gland attached at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.

Answer 22

Pituitary Gland

Question 23

A thick bundle of nerve fibers that runs from the base of the brain to the hip area.

Answer 23

Spinal Cord

Question 24

TRUE OR FALSE. The spinal cord relays nerve impulse to and from the brain.

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

What protects the spinal cord?

Answer 25

1. The spinal column/spine/backbone 2. Meninges 3. CSF (cerebropinal fluid)

Question 26

It is a sudden and involuntary response to a stimulus.

Answer 26

Reflex Action

Question 27

Name all the parts of the human brain.

Answer 27

1. Frontal Lobe 2. Parietal Lobe 3. Corpus Callosum 4. Occipital Lobe 5. Cerebellum 6. Spinal Cord 7. Medulla Oblongata 8. Pons 9. Temporal Lobe 10. Pituitary Gland