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WorksheetsBrain Development
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This is the process in which neural pathways used often are strengthened.
a)
Synaptic Pruning
b)
Myelination
c)
Limbic System
d)
Prefrontal Cortex
2.
This is the process in which neural pathways not used often are eliminated.
a)
Synaptic Pruning
b)
Myelination
c)
Limbic System
d)
Prefrontal Cortex
3.
This is the region of the brain responsible for emotional responses, sense of smell, and social interaction.
a)
Prefrontal Cortex
b)
Neurons
c)
Limbic System
d)
Synapses
4.
This is the region of the brain responsible for critical thinking, decision making, and considering consequences.
a)
Limbic System
b)
Synapses
c)
Neurons
d)
Prefrontal Cortex
5.
At about what age is the brain finished developing in size?
a)
5
b)
12
c)
20
d)
25
6.
At about which of the following times in one's life, is the brain finished maturing?
a)
Childhood
b)
Adolescence
c)
Mid-20s
d)
It always is maturing.
7.
Because messages cannot occur over synapses on their own, they require the help of ________.
a)
Myelin
b)
Neurotransmitters
c)
Axons
d)
Dendrites
8.
This is the part of a neuron made up of threadlike fibers.
a)
Axons
b)
Dendrites
c)
Synapse
d)
Myelin
9.
This is the part of a neuron made up of branchlike structures.
a)
Axons
b)
Dendrites
c)
Synapse
d)
Myelin
10.
This is fatty substance (or sheath) that wraps around a neuron to strengthen it and make is more efficient.
a)
Axons
b)
Dendrites
c)
Synapse
d)
Myelin
11.
This is is the space between cell bodies.
a)
Axons
b)
Dendrites
c)
Synapse
d)
Myelin
12.
Do boys and girls brains stop growing in physical size at the same age?
a)
Yes
b)
No
13.
The brain develops from ____ to _____.
a)
back to front
b)
front to back
c)
top to bottom
d)
bottom to top
14.
Where is the prefrontal cortex located?
a)
At the base of the brain
b)
At the center of the brain
c)
The left side of the brain
d)
Behind the forehead
15.
Where is the limbic system located?
a)
At the base of the brain
b)
At the center of the brain
c)
The left side of the brain
d)
Behind the forehead
16.
What is dopamine also known as for the brain?
a)
Feel Good Chemical
b)
Neurotransmitter
c)
Striatum
d)
Myelination
17.
The prefrontal cortex matures _____.
a)
early
b)
late
18.
The limbic system matures _____.
a)
early
b)
late
19.
Someone who studies the brain is known as a ____________.
a)
Brain scientist
b)
Neurologist
c)
Neurosurgeon
d)
Brain enthusiast
20.
This is where information travels in the brain (made up of axons and dendrites).
a)
Synapse
b)
Myelin
c)
Neurotransmitter
d)
Neurons
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