Regions of the brain
Memory
Structure of neurons
Peripheral vs central
Miscellaneous
100
How many main regions of the brain are there?
Three
100
Is short term memory permanent or temporary?
Temporary
100
The central part of the neuron contains the nucleus and is considered the "brain" of the cell is called what?
Cell body
100
What nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord and acts as the body’s main control center?
Central Nervous System
100
What fast food logo is this?
Mcdonald's
200
Is the cerebellum located in the front or back of the brain?
The back
200
If a patient tells his doctor he can't remember what he did the previous day and even a little bit of the current day he is having trouble with his what?
Memory
200
The structure of a neuron that brings in electrical signals is?
Dendrites
200
What nervous system has nerves that carry messages between the brain/spinal cord and the rest of the body?
Peripheral Nervous System
200
What is the only food that never goes bad?
Honey
300
A person suffers damage to the cerebellum, what symptoms would they expect?
Clumsiness, dizziness, slurred speech
300
Long term memory is anything longer than how many seconds?
30 seconds
300
The structure of a neuron that helps conduct electrical signals is?
The axon
300
A student accidentally touches a hot stove and quickly pulls their hand away before even realizing it hurts. This automatic reaction is controlled by which part of the central nervous system?
Spinal Cord
300
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
400
Which one of the brain's three regions includes thought, memory, and emotion?
Cerebrum
400
How long does short-term memory hold information for?
15-30 seconds
400
Which part of a neuron resembles branches and is the first to receive messages?
Dendrites
400
These structures carry signals between the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body and are part of the Peripheral Nervous System, not the Central Nervous System what are they?
Nerves
400
How many eyes does the average spider have?
Eight
500
Which one of the brain's three regions is critical for regulating essential life functions, including breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, sleep, and consciousness?
Brainstem
500
Strengthening of memory over time (how long-term is formed) is called what?
Consolidation
500
The fatty layer wraps around the axon to insulate it and increase the speed of electrical impulses is called what?
Myelin sheath
500
What do the olafactory neurons change in order to send electrical signal to the brain?
Microscopic particles
500
What is the most common blood type?
O positive