Brain Parts
You're riding a bike and need to balance while avoiding traffic. Which brain structure helps you stay balanced?
After a good workout, you feel happy and energized. Which neurotransmitter likely increased?
Dopamine
When Mia touches a hot stove, she pulls her hand away immediately. This part of the nervous system is responsible.
Spinal Cord
Twins Mia and Maya look almost exactly the same and share nearly all the same genes. What kind of twins are they?
Identical twins
This disease is associated with memory loss and confusion, especially in older adults.
Alzheimer's disease
You're planning your schedule for the week and making decisions. Which lobe are you using?
Frontal lobe
After eating a big meal, Jasmine feels calm and sleepy. This neurotransmitter helps with mood and sleep.
Serotonin
Jordan decides to raise his hand in class. This part of the nervous system controls voluntary movements.
Somatic nervous system
Liam and Noah are fraternal twins. They look different and don’t share all the same traits. What kind of twins are they?
Fraternal twins
This disease involves the death of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra.
Parkinson’s disease
Emma has trouble paying attention in class and feels really sluggish. This chemical helps with focus.
Norepinephrine
After running from his dog, Carlos's breathing slows and his heart rate returns to normal. This system is responsible.
Parasympathetic nervous system
Ava’s mom has dimples, and Ava does too because she inherited the dominant gene. This is an example of...
Dominant trai
A doctor explains that Parkinson’s is caused by problems in this brain chemical.
Dopamine
Amygdala
When you're at the dentist and they numb your mouth, they block this neurotransmitter to stop pain.
Anna hears a strange noise at night and her heart starts racing. This nervous system gets activated.
Sympathetic nervous system
Ben’s parents both have straight hair, but Ben has curly hair. This shows he inherited a...
Recessive trait
Alzheimer’s disease is linked to damage in this part of the brain that helps make new memories.
Hippocampus
You're talking and hearing responses. Which lobe helps you process sounds?
Temporal lobe
During a scary movie, Leo's heart races and his body gets ready to run. This chemical plays a big role.
Adrenaline
The brain and spinal cord together make up this major part of the nervous system.
Central nervous system
Sam’s biological father has schizophrenia. Even though Sam was adopted at birth, researchers might look at this to understand...
Genetic risk
Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are this type of illness, which means they affect the brain.
Neurological disorder