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WorksheetsBrain Chem Part 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Part of the brain responsible for sensing
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brainstem
d)
Limbic System
2.
The part of the brain responsible for emotions related to survival, such as fear and anger
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brainstem
d)
Limbic System
3.
Part of the nervous system that acts as a pathway between the brain and the rest of the body
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Spinal Cord
d)
Limbic System
4.
Part of the brain responsible for voluntary movement
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brainstem
d)
Spinal Cord
5.
Part of the brain that coordinates balance and movement
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brainstem
d)
Spinal Cord
6.
Part of the brain that controls automatic functions (swallowing, breathing, etc.)
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brainstem
d)
Limbic System
7.
You can find out another human's intelligence by comparing brain shape
a)
True
b)
False
8.
The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Little brain
c)
Limbic System
d)
Cerebral Cortex
9.
What is the name of the cell that makes up the majority of the nervous system?
a)
Newtons
b)
Nucleus
c)
Neurons
d)
Limbic
10.
The part of the nervous system that contains the brain and spinal cord
a)
Central Nervous System
b)
Cerebral Nervous System
c)
Peripheral Nervous System
d)
Stress Nervous System
11.
Nervous system messages are sent as electrical signals along the length of ___________.
a)
Dendrite
b)
Nucleus
c)
Axon
d)
Neurotransmitter
12.
_________________ are important for electrical signaling in cells.
a)
Sugars
b)
Dissolved Salts
c)
Proteins
d)
Carbohydrates
13.
Neurons are separated from each other by a tiny gap called the _____________.
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrites
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Synapse
14.
Chemical messengers called ______________ cross the gap between neurons to send different messages to another neuron.
a)
Axons
b)
Dendrites
c)
Synapse
d)
Neurotransmitters
15.
Neurotransmitters fit into special receptor sites on receiving neuron’s __________________.
a)
Axons
b)
Dendrites
c)
Synapse
d)
Neurotransmitters
16.
Neurotransmitters can either stimulate the next neuron to send a signal or ____________ (stop) that neuron from sending a signal.
a)
Inhibit
b)
Encourage
c)
Stimulate
d)
Excite
17.
The brain coordinates the release of chemicals, called _______________, that affect many different tissues in the body at the same time.
a)
Hormones
b)
Blood
c)
Protein
d)
Carbohydrates
18.
Too much _____________ can be harmful to your health.
a)
Neurotransmitter
b)
Axon
c)
Stress
d)
Exercise
19.
The way we view risk is affected by issues of personal choice and control. ________________ often take the greatest number of risks.
a)
Elderly
b)
Adults
c)
Small Children
d)
Adolescents
20.
Some drugs act as a ___________________, which increases activity in the nervous system (cocaine, caffeine, nicotine)
a)
Stimulants
b)
Depressants
21.
Some drugs can be ____________, which decrease overall activity in the nervous system (alcohol, inhalants)
a)
Stimulants
b)
Depressants
22.
The brain needs many different kinds of raw materials from _____________.
a)
the sun
b)
food
c)
exercise
d)
the senses
23.
A child’s brain grows rapidly before birth and for about two years after birth. __________________ during these periods can affect development of the nervous system.
a)
Sleeping
b)
Exercise
c)
Malnutrition
d)
Homework
24.
______________ have better attendance records and fewer behavior problems in school.
a)
Meal skippers
b)
Morning people
c)
Breakfast eaters
d)
People with larger cerebrums
25.
Brain functions and abilities develop over time, and development continues from before birth, until about the age of ______.
a)
5
b)
15
c)
25
d)
35
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