GCSE Science Brain Quiz

Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heart rate?

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebral cortex

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

Which part of the brain coordinates movement, balance, and fine muscle control?

• Cerebral cortex

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

What is the function of the cerebral hemispheres?

• Controlling involuntary actions

• Consciousness and higher level thinking

• Coordinating movement

• Controlling heart rate

Which method is used to study the brain by firing x-rays at the head to produce images in slices?

• Ultrasound imaging

• MRI scanning

• CT scanning

• PET scanning

What is the potential use of CT scanning in studying the brain?

• Measuring brain temperature

• Visualizing brain waves

• Identifying denser areas indicating brain tumors

• Detecting heart rate abnormalities

What is the purpose of using radioactive glucose in PET scanning?

• To visualize active areas of the brain

• To identify heart rate abnormalities

• To measure brain temperature

• To detect denser areas indicating brain tumors

What is the difficulty in treating brain tumors by surgery?

• Risk of damaging other parts of the brain

• Surgery is not risky

• Tumors are easily reachable

• Tumors are not delicate

Which part of the brain is involved in tasks such as talking to a friend and naming colors?

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Cerebral cortex

• Hippocampus