The Human Brain

The FRONTAL LOBE controls the following functions

• movement

• behavior

• emotions

• All of the Above

Your brain stem is directly connected to what other area of your body?

• Spinal cord

• Heart

• Lungs

• Tongue

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

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

What helps the brain's structure to grow and change?

• Sleeping

• Drinking enough water

• Learning

• Eating

1) What does the brain do?

• Store memories

• Form emotions

• Solve problems

• Control the body

• All of the Above