Understanding the Brain and Its Parts

Understanding the Brain and Its Parts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the brain's structure and functions. It covers the cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla, detailing their roles in controlling senses, emotions, balance, learning, and involuntary actions like digestion and heartbeat. The cerebrum manages our senses and imagination, the cerebellum aids in balance and learning, and the medulla oversees automatic bodily functions. The video concludes with a recap and suggests additional resources for further learning.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain is the largest and controls our senses and thoughts?

Cerebellum

Cerebrum

Medulla

Brain Stem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cerebrum responsible for?

Senses, imagination, and thoughts

Involuntary actions

Heartbeat and breathing

Balance and coordination

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain is known as the 'little brain'?

Cerebrum

Medulla

Brain Stem

Cerebellum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the cerebellum help us with?

Sensing and thinking

Breathing and digestion

Imagination and thoughts

Learning new things and balance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain helps us walk without falling?

Brain Stem

Medulla

Cerebrum

Cerebellum

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions?

Cortex

Cerebellum

Medulla

Cerebrum

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some functions of the medulla?

Digestion, heartbeat, and breathing

Senses and imagination

Balance and coordination

Learning new things

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for the brain stem?

Medulla

Cortex

Cerebellum

Cerebrum