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Memory Loss & The Brain

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Do you think that depression is a factor for memory loss

a)

Yes, but a small amount.

b)

Yes, around 40% more likely.

c)

No, depression is not a factor for memory loss

d)

No, I think that everybody has an equal chance.

2.

what do you think the hippocampus does

a)

works memory and emotion

b)

works emotion only

c)

works memory only

d)

works emotion, thought, and memory

3.

how long do you think it will take for somebody to lose memory of an event without the hippocampus

a)

5 mins

b)

10 mins

c)

15 mins

d)

1 hour

4.

Estimate how long it would take for a long term memory to form

a)

30 secs

b)

1 mins

c)

5 mins

d)

a few hours

5.

Estimate where the hippocampus is located

a)

close to the bottom of the brain

b)

the top portion of the brain

c)

the very middle

d)

the very bottom of the brain

6.

does the brain store factual memories all of the time.

a)

no

b)

yes

7.

is the limbic system the largest part of the brain

a)

yes, because it has several parts in it

b)

yes, because it has several nerves and networks

c)

no, because the cerebrum is the largest part of the brain

d)

no, because the cerebellum is the largest part of the brain

8.

do you think that the hippocampus can control emotion too?

a)

no, it only controls memory

b)

yes, because it is located in the part of the brain that controls emotion.

c)

no, because another part of the brain controls emotion.

9.

do you think that the limbic system contains the hippocampus?

a)

yes

b)

no

10.

what are the main factors for memory loss or forgetfulness

a)

Stress, anxiety, and depression

b)

Age, Gender, and physical strength

c)

playing,running, and yelling

11.

What does the limbic system contain?

a)

Nerves and networks

b)

organs of the brain

c)

things for memory only

d)

the hippocampus only

12.

What is long term memory loss?

a)

When you forget things that happened years ago.

b)

When you forget things that happened minutes or hours ago

13.

What is short term memory loss

a)

When you forget things that happened minutes or hours ago

b)

When you forget things that happened years ago

c)

What

14.

do you think that memory loss can be prevented?

a)

No, but it can be improved.

b)

Yes, it can be prevented.

15.

name a type of memory loss

a)

Retrograde amnesia

b)

stress

c)

antero amnesia

16.

Name two causes of memory loss

a)

Head trauma or injury

b)

brain diseases

c)

eating vitamins

d)

not eating vitamins