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WorksheetsGetting to Know and Love Your Brain Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the three "key players" is used for making thoughtful decisions, careful calculations, and staying focused?
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
HIppocampus
Which of the three "key players" is used to create, store, and process all important facts and memories?
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
HIppocampus
Which of the three "key players" is used to keep you safe and help you react quickly?
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
HIppocampus
In order for the prefrontal cortex to receive information from the amygdala what must be true?
you must have gotten plenty of sleep
the amygdala must be calm
the hippocampus must be activated
What problem can stress cause the amygdala to do?
react without thinking
forget things
pass information on to the prefrontal cortex
create memories
Approximately how many neurons are at work that help you think, feel, and remember?
40 billion
10 billion
100 billion
400 billion
How does sleep help to power your brain? Check all that apply.
helps you absorb information
helps your appetite
helps prevent accidents
helps prevent bad dreams
What types of food serve as fuel for your brain?
high in omega-3 fatty acids
high in protein
high in carbs
high in antioxidants
Using the headline "Use it or lose it!" and the information provided under that heading what can you infer the word pruning to mean?
getting rid of
adding to
connecting
What is suggested to do in order to think and remember clearly during times of stress?
Sit in a quiet space
Turn off all devices
Breathe deeply
Listen to music
