Parts of the Brain
True or False
Concussions
Hard Bonus Questions
Extreme Bonus Questions
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Name one part of the brain.
What is the Frontal lobe, Cerebellum, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Brain Stem? ( Various answers )
100
True or false? All brains are exactly the same.
What is false? All brains have different sizes.
100
Is brain damage always permanent?
No, in many cases your brain can repair itself.
100
How many parts of the brain are there?
There are 6 major parts of the brain; Occipital lobe, Frontal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Brain Stem, Cerebellum,
100
Which part of the brain makes up about 85% of the brain's weight?
The cerebellum makes up a whopping 85% of the brain's weight.
200
What does the Occipital Lobe do?
The Occipital Lobe helps you see and processes what you see.
200
True or false? All brains have the same weight.
What is false? A rat's brain is 2 grams, while a human's brain is about 35 grams.
200
After a brain concussion, do you always lose consciousness?
No, you may not faint, but the damage can still be serious.
200
Which part of the brain processes sensory information such as taste, touch, and temperature.
The Pareital lobe processes such information.
200
About how much does your brain weigh?
Your brain weighs about 3 pounds.
300
What does the Cerebellum do?
The Cerebellum help you with physical activities, such as walking, running, balancing, posture, and speech.
300
True or false? Your brain gives you ideas and translates your thoughts.
What is true?
300
Is sleep important for the brain to heal from injury?
Yes, sleep gives your brain a rest from headaches and lets your brain settle down for a while, but your brain still works while you sleep.
300
Name ONE way to help prevent memory loss.
To reduce memory loss you can improve your diet, exercise, protect your head, ect.
300
At what age does a human brain stop growing at?
A human's brain usually stops growing at age 20.
400
What does the Brain stem do?
The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, like breathing, chewing food, and circulating blood.
400
True or false? You use your entire brain on a daily basis.
What is true? Your brain works together so one part does not get too exhausted.
400
When your brain is damaged, do the symptoms always show up immediately?
No, in some cases, your brain can show up to be normal for weeks, but in reality, you have a concussion.
400
What fruit is often compared to the brain?
A cantaloupe!
400
About how many neurons does your brain have in all?
There are about 100 billion neurons in your brain.
500
What part of the brain controls memory and language?
What is the Frontal lobe?
500
True or false? Your cerebellum made up of 4 quarters.
What is false? Your cerebellum is actually made up of 2 parts.
500
Should you ask your doctor when it is safe to ride a bike or operate heavy equipment?
Yes, some concussions can be extremely sensitive.
500
Which system in your body takes information up to your brain?
The nervous system helps carry messages from your body to your brain.
500
About how many nerve cells does your brain have?
Your brain has about 100 billion nerve cells.
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