Brain Bowl Secme Olympiad

What is the primary function of the human brain?

• To pump blood

• To digest food

• To process information and control the body

• To filter waste from the blood

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

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

• Neuron

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Synapse

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Hemoglobin

• Keratin

What is the role of the myelin sheath in neurons?

• To protect the neuron from damage

• To speed up the transmission of nerve impulses

• To store neurotransmitters

• To connect neurons to each other

Which part of the brain regulates vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus

What is the term for the gap between two neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Synapse

• Node

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

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

• To control voluntary movements

• To regulate emotions and memory

• To maintain homeostasis and regulate hormones

• To process auditory information

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Which of the following is a function of the frontal lobe?

• Vision processing

• Hearing processing

• Decision making and problem solving

• Balance and coordination