Understanding the Human Brain

What percentage of the body's energy does the brain use?

• 2%

• 50%

• 10%

• 20%

What are the basic building blocks of the brain called?

• Cells

• Tissues

• Neurons

• Organs

How many neurons does the human brain approximately have?

• 1 billion

• 100 billion

• 100 million

• 10 million

Which region of the brain is responsible for basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?

• Primitive region

• Feeling region

• Thinking region

• Cerebral cortex

What is the main function of the middle feeling region of the brain?

• Storing memories

• Planning ahead

• Emotional and social experiences

• Basic physical movements

Which region of the brain is the largest and most highly developed?

• Cerebellum

• Thinking region

• Feeling region

• Primitive region

What term do neuroscientists use to describe the brain's ability to change and adapt?

• Neurotransmission

• Neurodiversity

• Neuroplasticity

• Neurogenesis

What happens to old neural pathways when new ones are formed?

• They disappear immediately

• They weaken

• They remain the same

• They strengthen

What is the brain's main objective?

• To control our muscles

• To store memories

• To keep us alive and achieve our goals

• To generate emotions

How much power does the brain generate?

• 1-5 watts

• 25-50 watts

• 5-10 watts

• 10-25 watts