Brain

What two liquids do our brains run on?

• bile

• blood

• endolymph

• water

What does water do in the brain?

• increase stress and anxiety

• decreases concentration

• decreases memory

• regulates body temperature

What system contains the brain and spinal cord?

• central nervous system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• peripheral nervous system

How many cells are in your brain?

• 100 thousand

• 100 million

• 100 billion

• 100 trillion

What is a function of the cerbellum "the little brain"?

• memory storage

• maintain homeostasis

• balance and equilibrium

• language and learning

Which out of the four is the largest section of the homunculus?

• lips

• head

• teeth

• pharynx

What is a sign of dementia?

• constant tiredness

• day-to-day forgetfulness

• stable mood patterns

• increased ability to solve problems

How can you prevent a brain injury?

• always wear a helmet

• always wear a seatbelt

• get help/tell someone

• pay attention in contact sports

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How can you create a new habit?

• don't pick a task

• do it at least four times in a week

• think about how hard it was to do

Intro to today: which of the four is NOT a special sense?

• taste

• pain

• smell

• sight