Brain Science

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

What is the term used to describe the loss of memory?

• dementia

• forgetfulness

• recollection

• amnesia

Which sense is associated with the olfactory bulb?

• Taste

• Hearing

• Touch

• Smell

What is a common symptom of a concussion?

• Fever

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Headache

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

• Regulate body temperature

• Control voluntary movement, decision making, problem solving, and emotions

• Control heart rate and digestion

• Process visual information

What type of memory is responsible for remembering facts and events?

• Semantic memory

• Procedural memory

• Declarative memory

• Episodic memory

Which sense is most closely related to the occipital lobe?

• Vision

• Hearing

• Taste

• Touch

How can a concussion affect a person's ability to concentrate?

• Symptoms such as confusion, difficulty focusing, memory problems, and slower processing speed can impact a person's ability to concentrate.

• Faster processing speed resulting in better concentration

• Enhanced memory retention leading to improved focus

• Increased ability to concentrate due to heightened brain activity

What is the function of the parietal lobe?

• Controlling emotions

• Processing sensory information and spatial orientation

• Regulating body temperature

• Digesting food

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger?

• medulla

• amygdala

• cerebellum

• hypothalamus