Greek Freak
What team does Giannis play for?
Milwaukee Bucks
What are two ways to keep your brain healthy?
Exercise and eating well
How long does it take to blink?
300-400ms
Which system is the brain a part of?
The Nervous System
Which is the largest region of the brain?
The Cerebrum
How long is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wingspan?
7’3”
What is the main function of the cerebellum?
Coordinating muscle movements, especially pertaining to balance and posture
How long is the average swing?
150 ms
How much do adult brains weigh and what are they made of?
3 pounds of proteins and fat
How long are Giannis’s strides?
Nearly 9 feet long
How many strides does it take Giannis to travel across the whole court?
10 strides
What “higher functions” does the cerebrum control?
Learning, reasoning, and speech, as well as sight and hearing
How long does it take a baseball to reach home plate?
About 400 ms
What does the brain stem connect the rest of the brain to?
The spinal cord
What is the distance from the pitcher’s mound to home plate on a major league field?
60’6”
When Giannis dribbles, how much longer is the ball away from his hand than for average NBA players?
40% longer
What is the blood brain barrier?
A semi-permeable cellular wall that only allows certain chemicals to enter the brain from the bloodstream
How long do MLB batters have to decide whether or not to swing?
125 ms
What are the 4 main regions of the brain?
Cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem, and diencephalon
Who said, “You can’t think and hit at the same time?”
Yogi Berra
Spell Giannis' last name
Antetokounmpo
What do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland do?
Produce and regulate neurochemicals
What is the average MLB player’s eyesight?
20/12
What are the four things the brain stem helps control?
Cardiac activity (exercise), respiration, digestion, and sleep
Which region is the medulla oblongata a part of?
The brain stem