Bill Nye: Brain

Front

What are the four types of memory humans have?

Back

Short-term memory, Long-term memory, Ancestral memory, Visual memory.

Front

Which type of memory is NOT one of the four types humans have?

Back

Visual memory.

Front

What does the olfactory cortex allow you to do?

Back

Smell.

Front

What part of the brain is used when you are talking?

Back

Cortex.

Front

What part of the brain helps keep your balance?

Back

Cerebellum.

Front

What is the group of special cells that send electrical signals to the rest of your body?

Back

Central nervous system.

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

It helps with balance and coordination.

Front

What is the role of the cortex in the brain?

Back

It is involved in higher brain functions such as thought and action.

Front

What is short-term memory?

Back

A type of memory that holds information for a brief period.

Front

What is long-term memory?

Back

A type of memory that stores information for an extended period.