Exploring the Human Body: Systems and Senses

What part of the skull protects the brain?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Cranium

• Mandible

What liquid cushions the brain within the skull?

• Bile

• Blood

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Lymph

Which animal has a larger brain relative to body size compared to humans?

• Elephant

• Whale

• Mouse

• None

Which section of the brain connects to the spinal cord?

• Cortex

• Brain stem

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

What is the primary function of the medulla in the brain stem?

• Memory retention

• Sensory processing

• Involuntary movements

• Language skills

Which part of the brain is responsible for language and mathematical skills?

• Pons

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Medulla

What does the cerebellum primarily manage?

• Balance and coordination

• Decision making

• Sleep patterns

• Emotional responses

Which hemisphere of the brain controls the muscles on the left side of the body?

• Neither hemisphere

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

Which part of the brain is involved in higher cognitive functions like thinking?

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Spinal cord

What experiment demonstrates the function of the cerebellum?

• Drawing a circle

• Reciting the alphabet

• Jumping on one foot

• Touching fingertips together with eyes closed