The Brain
How it works
What does it do?
100

Approximately how big is your brain size-wise? 

The size of your fists put together

100

We can help our brains release dopamine and create positive feelings with activities that we enjoy. an activity you might do to promote positive feelings in yourself.

Art, sports, being outside, spending time with loved ones, reading, etc. 

100

The Amygdala is known as the brain's....

Security Guard 

200

Which part of the brain controls your balance and coordination?

The Cerebellum  

200

Name the 3 Fs that your body will choose from when you are stressed or in danger.

Fight, Flight, or Freeze

200

The Hippocampus is known as the brain's....

Storage Vault

300

This part of your brain helps you store memories and remember things.

Hippocampus

300

Point to where your prefrontal cortex is located in your brain.

The forehead

300

The Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) is known as the brain's....

Wise Leader 

400

This part of your brain is responsible for thinking and reasoning.

Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

400

True or False - Your brain can feel physical pain.

The brain itself cannot feel pain because it lacks pain receptors, which is why surgeons can perform brain surgery while a patient is awake.

400

The Brainstem is known as the brain's....

The Pilot 

500

This part of your brain helps you react quickly when you are in danger.

Amygdala 

500

There are over a million of these in your body. They help send messages to and from your brain, to the rest of you body.

Neurons 

500

The Cerebellum is known as the brain's....

Athletic coach and coordination manager 

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