Brain Power

Neurotransmitters

100

The _____ of a neuron is where the genetic material is stored 

Nucleus

200

What part of a neuron RECEIVES and what part SENDS

Dendrites/Axons

300

A man named ______ first discovered neurotransmitters during an experiment with two frog hearts.

Otto Loewi

400

The number of neurons in the brain is about

100 Billion

500

Draw a picture of a neuron and label four of its main parts

(Dendrites, cell body, myelin sheath, and axon.

Brain Parts

100

Controls the right side of the body and is responsible for mathematical ability, problem solving, language and decision-making

Left Hemisphere

200

Located right behind the forehead and is responsible for initiating and coordinating motor movements and higher cognitive skills like problem solving and thinking. 

Frontal Lobe

300

Located below the crown of the head, processes sensory information from the whole body (pain, touch and pressure)

Parietal Lobe

400

Responsible for emotion

Amygdala

500

Label the parts of the brain

Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe & Temporal Lobe

Substances

100

TRUE or FALSE Taking a prescription drug that it is not prescribed to you is incredibly dangerous.

True

200

Heroin, Vicodin, and Morphine belong to (arguably) the most addictive family of drugs known as?

Opiates/Opioids

300

People argue that because this drug is "all natural" it can't be bad for our bodies, even though it is addictive and can cause mood swings among other things

Marijuana

400

TRUE or FALSE Vaping is a healthy alternative to smoking tobacco

FALSE

500

Made illegal by the Federal Government in 1920 this substance is one of the most addictive, and is responsible for a large number of deaths every year.

Alcohol

Random

100

Physiological needs such as water, air, and food are the first level of needs on this

(Maslow's) Hierarchy of Needs

200

This part of the brain, easily changed by adolescent drug use, is responsible for consciousness; and is part of the limbic system A. Thalamus B. Hypothalamus

A. Thalamus

300

TRUE or FALSE A brain is done developing by the age of 18, that's why it's the voting age

FALSE

400

Physically, brain development is complete at around what age?

25 for females & 27 for Males

500

Severe or traumatic life experiences can alter this part of the brain, responsible for memories, and may be linked to PTSD

Amygdala

Alcohol

100

You must be how old to legally consume alcohol?

21

200

The legal BAC for someone under the age of 21 is?

.02

300

A red solo cup holds 18 ounces, this means one serving of (average strength) beer is how many ounces?

12

400

Alcohol effects which sex faster, and with a greater impact?

Females

500

Four Lokos and Sparkz are examples of a DANGEROUS mixture of alcohol and what?

Caffeine