Understanding Brain Freeze

Understanding Brain Freeze

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Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Fun

2nd - 5th Grade

Easy

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Jessi explains the phenomenon of brain freeze, also known as an ice cream headache, which occurs when consuming cold foods or drinks. She describes how the body's blood vessels react to sudden cold, leading to a temporary headache. Jessi provides a simple method to alleviate brain freeze by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more educational content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for an ice cream headache?

Ice pain

Frozen head

Cold shock

Brain freeze

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for getting a brain freeze?

Eating too fast

The cold temperature of the food

Not chewing properly

Drinking too much water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the body respond when it gets too hot?

Sweats

Cools down

Shivers

Freezes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the blood vessels in your mouth when you eat something cold?

They change color

They disappear

They squeeze tighter

They expand

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the body send more blood to the brain when you consume something cold?

To stop the headache

To make it work faster

To keep it warm

To cool it down

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the jar freezes first when placed in the freezer?

The outside

The bottom

The top

The middle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the body keep the most important parts warm when cold?

By increasing heart rate

By moving blood to the skin

By moving blood to the middle of the body

By stopping blood flow

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