"The Human Brain"

What makes the human brain impressive?

• The brain transmits messages using neurons

• The brain acts as the body's control center

• The brain weighs only three pounds

• The brain words slower than any computer

Which is NOT controlled by the brain?

• Physical reactions

• Emotional reaction

• intellect

• Energy

Messages, such as emotions, are transmitted through the spinal cord because of NEURONS.

• True

• False

Which best defines an involuntary action?

• an automatic reaction

• a pre-planned action

• a conscious action

• a desired action

A voluntary action is a physical response made after your brain decides to do something.

• True

• False

Which is an example of a voluntary action? (Select all that apply)

• Stubbing your toe and crying out in pain

• Sneezing and coughing

• Touching a hot stove jerking your hand back

• Drinking water to quench your thirst

Which is an example of an involuntary action.

• Stretching

• Blinking

• Coughing

• Running

Which pairs illustrates the relationship between both a voluntary and involuntary action.

• Cooking dinner and serving dinner

• doing your homework and getting an A+

• Volunteering at a homeless shelter and crying

• Jogging and doing push ups

What happens to the brain during sleep?

• A constant stream of messages is transmitted

• The brain goes into a rest period known as REM

• Neurons slow down to help you rest

• The brain goes into hyper-mode in order to produce dreams

Synopses are...

• The point where neurons meet and transmit information

• When neurons complete their job transmitting information

• An explanation for the grouping of neurons

• Another name for the spinal cord