Cells
How many brain cells are in the human brain?
86 billion
What disorder leads to trouble falling asleep?
How much does the human brain weigh?
3 pounds
What is the opposite of dorsal?
Ventral
How many lobes are in the brain?
4
What is another name for "brain cell"?
Neuron
What neurological disorder causes seizures?
Epilepsy
What is the outer layer of the cerebrum called?
Cerebral cortex
What brain region is important for balance?
Cerebellum
What connects the body to the brain?
Spinal cord
What are the support cells called?
Glia
Alzheimer's Disease affects what memory-related structure?
Hippocampus
What are the 2 parts of the nervous system?
Central and peripheral
What is the lowest part of the brainstem?
Medulla
Which lobe controls hearing?
Temporal lobe
What lobe is important for vision?
Occipital lobe
What fluid fills the cavities in the brain?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What are the cavities in the brain called?
Ventricles
What disorder is named after a famous baseball player?
ALS
What connects the left and right hemispheres?
Corpus callosum
What part of the brain contains the "biological clock"?
Hypothalamus
What part of the brain contains the most neurons?
Cerebellum