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WorksheetsThe Brain - how it works?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which sentences are correct about the cerebellum ?
It connects the two parts of the brain.
It controls balance, movement, and coordination.
It is located at the back of the brain.
What are the features of the corpus callosum ?
It connects the two parts of the brain.
It is a thick band of nerve fibers.
It stores memories.
Largest area of brain that controls everything conscious
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Diencephalon
Brain Stem
Lobe of cerebrum that processes vision
Occipital
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Lobe that deals with learning and movement
Frontal
Parietal
Occipital
Temporal
Controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate
Diencephalon
Frontal Lobe
Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Lack of Blood flow to the brain
Amnesia
Aphasia
Stroke
Prader Willi
What part of the brain controls hunger, thirst, sleep and body temperature through the release of hormones.
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Pons
Medulla Oblongata
Controls hearing and smell
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Parietal Lobe
When this area of the brain is damaged, patients loose the ability to speak fluently.
Broca's area
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Occipital lobe
Which structure is NOT in the hindbrain?
amygdala
cerebellum
pons
medulla
Tim is having difficulty processing anything hot when he touches something, which lobe is not functioning properly?
Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
What does the amygdala do?
Controls emotion
Makes you speak and think
Makes decisions
Stores information
Coordinates movement and balance
What is a neuron?
A nerve cell that is wired to send signals to the different parts of the brain.
A brain cell that does not work.
A scared cell that is wired to make you go crazy.
That funny looking thing you taught us about.
Damage to the prefrontal cortex would most likely result in
diminished planning abilities
death
blindess
coma
Carries messages between the body and the brain:
cerebellum
corpus callosum
spinal cord
special thalamus
