ELA: Brain Science Quiz

What percentage of the brain is comprised of fat?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

The cerebrum is responsible for ________.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How many lobes does the cerebrum have?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Six

True or False: The right brain hemisphere controls the left side of the body.

• True

• False

Which of these does the limbic system control?

• Emotions and memories

• Conscious thoughts

• Body temperature

• Coordination and balance

Which of these is a function of the thalamus?

• Regulating hunger

• Governing emotions

• Keeping blood pressure constant

• Relaying sensory information

Which part of your brain regulates hunger?

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Brain stem

• Cerebellum

A person with damage to their cerebellum would most likely experience trouble ________.

Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?

• Cerebrum

• Brain stem

• Limbic system

• Cerebellum

The functions of the brain stem can best be described as ________.