Understanding Octopus Intelligence

What is the initial interaction between the narrator and Kitty about?

• Kitty's ability to mimic an octopus

• Kitty passing a glass of water

• Kitty opening a jar

• Kitty solving a puzzle

Which animal is NOT typically associated with intelligence, according to the video?

• Dogs

• Octopuses

• Apes

• Dolphins

What is one of the complex tasks that octopuses can perform?

• Singing

• Opening jars

• Building nests

• Flying

How are octopus neurons distributed in their body?

• All in the central brain

• Mostly in the optic lobes

• Mostly in their arms

• Evenly throughout the body

What percentage of octopus neurons are located in their central brain?

• 10%

• 30%

• 60%

• 90%

What is the role of the octopus's arms in their intelligence?

• They can independently decide how to react to stimuli

• They are primarily for camouflage

• They rely on the central brain for all decisions

• They are used only for locomotion

What is the purpose of the octopus's optic lobes?

• To regulate temperature

• To control movement

• To aid in digestion

• To process vision

What is the significance of the octopus's short lifespan in relation to its intelligence?

• It makes their intelligence more surprising

• It has no impact on their intelligence

• It enhances their problem-solving skills

• It limits their learning ability

What are jumping genes also known as?

• Fixed genes

• Non-coding DNA

• Static genes

• Transposons

In which part of the human brain are similar jumping genes active?

• Frontal lobe

• Hippocampus

• Occipital lobe

• Cerebellum