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The Human Brain

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The FRONTAL LOBE controls the following functions

a)

movement

b)

behavior

c)

emotions

d)

All of the Above

2.

Your brain stem is directly connected to what other area of your body?

a)

Spinal cord

b)

Heart

c)

Lungs

d)

Tongue

3.

Which is NOT controlled by the brain?

a)

Physical reactions

b)

Emotional reaction

c)

processing the sound of a train

d)

sound from a train

4.

Messages, such as emotions, are transmitted through the spinal cord because of NEURONS.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which best defines an involuntary action?

a)

an automatic reaction

b)

a pre-planned action

c)

a conscious action

d)

a desired action

6.

A voluntary action is a physical response made after your brain decides to do something.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which is an example of a voluntary action? (Select all that apply)

a)

Stubbing your toe and crying out in pain

b)

Sneezing and coughing

c)

Touching a hot stove jerking your hand back

d)

Drinking water to quench your thirst

8.

What happens to the brain during sleep?

a)

A constant stream of messages is transmitted

b)

The brain goes into a rest period known as REM

c)

Neurons slow down to help you rest

d)

The brain goes into hyper-mode in order to produce dreams

9.

What helps the brain's structure to grow and change?

a)

Sleeping

b)

Drinking enough water

c)

Learning

d)

Eating

10.

1) What does the brain do?

a)

Store memories

b)

Form emotions

c)

Solve problems

d)

Control the body

e)

All of the Above

11.

The brain is part of which system?

a)

Cardiovascular System

b)

Nervous System

c)

Digestive System

d)

Respiratory System

e)

Endocrine System

12.

The left side of the brain controls the left half of the body and the right side of the brain controls the right half of the body.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The brain is divided into ______________ _______________.

a)

left and right hemispheres

b)

north and south hemispheres

c)

east and west hemispheres

d)

front and back hemispheres

14.

The frontal lobe controls

a)

memory

b)

understanding

c)

hearing and sounds processing

d)

vision

15.

The Parietal lobe controls

a)

speech

b)

vision

c)

understanding

d)

action

16.

The Thalamus is involved in

a)

hearing

b)

memory

c)

sensory perception and controls sleep

d)

growth

17.

The Medula Oblongata

a)

stores reflexes and everyday activities

b)

controls humor

c)

controls laughter

d)

is a thin bundle of nerves in the neck

18.

A damaged cerebellum would

a)

affect your walking and motor skills

b)

affect your color perception

19.

Which area controls artistic and imagination abilities?

a)

Left

b)

Right

c)

Frontal

d)

Midbrain

20.

Our sense of light and color perception is developed ...

a)

Occipital lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Brain Stem

21.

The CDC

a)

Center for Distributing and Controlling Diseases

b)

Communication and Direction Cooperative

c)

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

22.

TBI

a)

an injury that affects how the brain works

b)

To Be Investigated

c)

To Be Determined

23.

What should you do if you have a concussion?

a)

limit bright light, avoid sports, take a pain reliever

b)

limit talking and sleeping

c)

limit school, work, speaking, and sleeping

24.

What are some symptoms of TBI?

a)

cognitive impairment

b)

emotional impairment

c)

motor impairment

d)

all of the above are possible

25.

What can be done to prevent TBI in older adults?

a)

arrange furniture to prevent falls

b)

have vision tested to prevent accidents

c)

have someone help with activities where they could slip easily

d)

all of the above