Parts of the Brain

Parts of the nervous system includes:

• the brain, eyes, and ears
• the brain, the spinal cord and nerves
• the brain, impulses, reflexes

What is the role of the spinal cord?

• it protects the nerves in the neck
• it is responsible for logic and analysis
• it sends messages to and from the brain to parts of the body

How much does the average brain weigh?

• 6 pounds
• 3 pounds
• 1 pound

What are the three main sections of the brain?

• the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain
• the frontal lobe, cerebrum, and hypothmalmus
• the cortex, cerebrum and frontal lobe

What type of thinking is the left brain associated with?

• confidence, compassion, and courtesy
• intuitive, creative and subjective
• Logical, analytical, objective

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What type of thinking is the right brain associated with?

• Intuitive, creative and subjective
• logical, analytical, and objective
• anger, hatred and disrespect

What is the function to the sympathetic nervous system?

• prepares the body for stress
• prepares the body for rest
• prepares the body for healing

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What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• prepares the body for action
• prepares the body for rest
• prepares the body for flight response

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Which part of the brain is responsible for balance, movement, and coordination?

• spinal cord
• cerebellum
• thalamus

What part of the brain is responsible for controlling your pulse, thirst, appetite, sleep patterns and other processes in your body?

• hypothalamus
• brainstem
• cerebrum