The Neuron
What Lobe Am I
Remember Me?
The Neuroplastic Explanation
Structure & Function
100

I receive information from other cells.

What is the dendrite?

100

Within the brain, you'll find a lobe

that processes sight around the globe.

A part of the brain for just one sense,

your vision's importance is pretty intense.

What lobe am I?

Occipital lobe

100

I am a form of declarative memory that stores ALL of the information related to an event like some sort of episode.

What is episodic memory?

100

What are the two guiding principles of neuroplasticity?

What is synaptic plasticity and creating more associations by incorporating new neurons?

100


What is the occiptial lobe that engages in visual processing?

200

I am the brain of the neuron.

What is the nucleus

200

Without me, you will have died
You couldn't survive even if you tried
I connect the brain to the spinal cord
My importance cannot be ignored
I regulate the things you don't even think about
And no, I don't just do it for the clout
Your heart rate, blood pressure, and breather are just a few that I maintain
Let me know, have you guessed my name?

What is the brainstem?

200

I am a form of memory that is declared but "unprocessed." I'm powerful and strong but only last for about 0.5 seconds. What form of memory and I?

What is sensory memory?

200

Which principle of neuroplasticity guides non-associative learning?

What is synaptic plasticity?

200


What is the brainstem which acts as a connection between the brain and spinal cord and regulates many bodily activities such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and consciousness.

300

I am a protective cover around the longest process of a neuron. I make sure the signal moves quickly down the cell.

What is the myelin sheath

300

I assist in language processing as well
Placing names to objects always going swell
Not to mention,
No one can forget my knack for recognition,
Located beneath a lobe for processing sensation,
This lobe deserves a standing ovation.

What is the temporal lobe?
300

I am a memory that you cannot explain or speak about but I am the one who helps your ride a bike!

What is implicit/procedural memory?

300

Which principle of neuroplasticity guides associative learning?

What is creating new synaptic connections?

300


What is the temporal lobe that helps in language processing and object recognition. 

400

Information is integrated here! I decide if the neuron will transmit a signal or not.

What is the axon hillock

400

Memories from years ago
Turned somewhat stale yet still unclosed
About the future, and from the past
All found here
But only while they last

What part of the brain am I?

What is the hippocampus?

400

I am a long form of memory that contains dates and facts.

What is semantic memory?

400

How can you explain aging through the lens of neuroplasticity?

What is, when people age they both lose neurons and dendrites that make synapses and only the strong synaptic connections have remained. It is difficult for the elderly to make new connections/associations/synapses.

400


What is the cerebellum that helps in balance and mobility?

500

I am defined by the number of processes extruding from the soma. I am a cell that has two!

What is a bipolar neuron

500

When winter comes and plants outside wither,
This part of the brain tells your body to shiver.
6 months later when you want to get in the pool,
this starts the sweat that keeps you cool.
While we cannot see it on the surface,
It's clear it serves an important purpose!

What is the hypothalamus?

500

I am the memory of everything related specifically to you. I am both basic facts and full events.

What is autobiographical memory?

500

What is the neuroplastic explanation for addiction?

Occurs when you form a positive connection with a negative substance and your brain continues to strengthen the relationship between positive feelings and the substance.

500


What is the thalamus that is the relay station of the brain?

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