Brain Development Quiz

What happens to brain cells as babies are exposed to objects, people, and events?

• They lose connections.

• They create more connections.

• They change color.

• They decrease in number.

How many other cells can one brain cell connect to?

• 1,500

• 15,000

• 150,000

• 1,500,000

When do brain cell connections become permanent?

• When they are first formed.

• When the brain cells die.

• When the same thing happens repeatedly.

• When a person reaches adulthood.

What is the function of neurons in our brains?

• They produce hormones

• They transmit information to other cells and muscles

• They digest food

• They protect the body from diseases

What do dendrites do?

• Send messages to other neurons

• Receive messages from other neurons

• Create new neurons

• Store energy for the neuron

What are the gaps between neurons called?

• Axons

• Synapses

• Myelin sheaths

• Nuclei

According to the Harvard Center for the Developing Child, what percentage of a child's brain development happens before age 5?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What percentage of brain development occurs after age 5?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

What is the function of the Frontal Lobe of the cerebrum?

• Vision

• Personality, thinking, planning, problem-solving

• Language and reading

• Balance and coordination

What is one of the abilities that infants from birth to 6 months have?

• They can speak simple words.

• They can walk independently.

• They can focus on and follow moving objects with their eyes.

• They can write with a pencil.