Location
Where in the body is the brain located?
In the skull (Head)
What organ controls thoughts, memory and emotions in the body?
The Brain
What system carries messages between the brain and the body?
The nervous system
About how much does the human brain weigh?
What would happen to breathing if the brain stopped working?
Breathing would stop
What part of the skeleton protects the brain?
The cranium (Skull)
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What part of the body sends sensory information (Like Touch) to the brain?
The nerves
True or False: The brain can feel pain.
False
What would happen to movement if the brain could no longer send signals?
The body would be unable to move
In which cavity of the body is the brain housed?
The Cranial cavity
What part of the brain is responsible for thinking and decision making?
The cerebrum
What system does the brain use to control muscles and movement?
The muscular system
About how much of the body's energy does the brain use?
About 20%
What would happen to the heartbeat if the brainstem failed?
The heartbeat would stop
What structure connects directly to the brain and extends down the back?
The Spinal Cord
What part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeats?
The brainstem
What system works with the brain to control hormones and growth?
The endocrine system
What is the brain's wrinkled outer layer called?
The cerebral cortex
What would happen to consciousness if the brain stopped functioning?
The person would lose consciousness
What three protective layers surround the brain inside the skull?
The Meninges
What type of cells send messages throughout the brain and body?
Neurons
What organ pumps oxygen rich blood to the brain so it functions properly?
The heart
What percentage of the brain is made up of water?
About 75%
What is it called when the brain permanently stops all activity?
Brain death