Brain Function and Survival

How many calories are stored in muscle, and how much of it is available for energy?

• 54,000 calories, all available

• 54,000 calories, half available

• 27,000 calories, all available

• 27,000 calories, none available

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What happens when the brain consumes half of the muscle cells?

• The body can no longer sustain life

• The body becomes stronger

• The brain stops functioning

• The heart stops beating

How many instructions per second can the brain process?

• 100 billion

• 10 trillion

• 1 trillion

• 100 trillion

What is the main duty of the brain?

• To process information

• To control muscles

• To manage the heart

• To protect itself

What is the temperature range inside a NASCAR car during a race?

• 140 to 150 degrees

• 100 to 110 degrees

• 110 to 120 degrees

• 125 to 140 degrees

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How does the brain cool itself?

• Using water

• Using blood

• Using air

• Using sweat

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What happens if the brain's temperature rises by 10 degrees?

• You faint

• You die

• You get a headache

• You feel dizzy

What triggers the release of melatonin in the brain?

• Exercise

• A dot-sized gland

• Sunlight

• Food intake

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What is one of the brain's most vital tasks during sleep?

• Repairing brain cells

• Processing emotions

• Controlling muscles

• Digesting food

What was the consequence of the explorer's sleep deprivation during his balloon trip?

• He felt more energetic

• He made silly mistakes

• He reached his destination faster

• He felt less hungry