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What is a scientist called who studies the brain?

Neuroscientist

10

What lobe is located at the front of the brain and helps you make decisions?

Frontal


10

These cells help us transmit information to help us do everyday activities like walk and see. Nickname: "The Messengers"

Neurons

10

How do blind people read?

Braille

10

What protects your brain?

Skull

20

What is the most important organ in the body?

Brain

20

What lobe is responsible for hearing?

Temporal

20

These cells provide physical support and nutrients to other cells and dispose of waste. Nickname: "The Supporters"

Astrocytes

20

What are the 5 senses?

Sight, Touch, Taste, Hearing, Smell
20

True or False. Your brain never sleeps.

True

30

What is our brain connected to?

Spinal cord

30

What lobe is located at the back of the brain and responsible for vision?

Occipital

30

These cells provide defense against unwanted invaders. Nickname: "The Protectors"

Microglia

30

How does information from our senses get to our brain?

Neurons

30

Which side of the brain helps with creativity and imagination?

Right

40

Our brain and spinal cord are known as the _____ nervous system.

Central

40

What lobe helps you feel touch and temperature?

Parietal

40

These cells wrap axons with myelin and protect neurons. Nickname: "The Wrappers"

Oligodendrocytes

40

What are the different tastes. Must name 4+ to get the points!

Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami

40

Which side of the brain usually helps with math?

Left

50

Our nerves are part of the _____ nervous system.

Peripheral

50

What part of the brain helps you with balance and coordination? *Hint: it is NOT a lobe*

Cerebellum

50

How many neurons are in the human brain?

1 billion

50

Humans have over ____ smell receptors.

40 million

50

How much does the human brain weigh?

About 3 pounds

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