On a date, kinda Nervous
Nerve cells that provide communication throughout the body are called...
Neurons
What is phrenology?
a pseudoscience that said someone's personality and characteristics depended on the size and shape of their head
What is an neurotransmitter?
A chemical messenger that carries signals and messages across neurons to the brain
Melanie can speak multiple languages. This part of her brain helps her to understand and comprehend these different languages.
Wernicke's Area
What are the 3 sections of the brain?
Hindbrain
Midbrain
Forebrain
The part of the neuron that receives impulses and sends them to the cell body are called...
dendrites
The wrinkled part of the brain that controls mental processes is called...
the Cerebral Cortex
How many lobes of the brain are there?
4
Melanie describes herself as more of a right brain type of person. What does that mean?
That she is creative, imaginative, decent at art, and in touch with her feelings and emotions
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?
Occipital Lobe
The Central Nervous System consists of what 2 things?
Brain
Spinal Cord
What are examples of 2 things that the left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for
language, logic, math, problem-solving
This railroad foreman miraculously lived (despite suffering personality changes) after having a massive iron spike go through his head.
Phineas Gage
THC, the active chemical in this drug, allows more dopamine to enter the synapse, resulting in lower inhibitions
Marijuana
The largest part of your brain that is responsible for voluntary movements is called what?
Cerebrum
Correctly name the 4 main parts of the Neuron
Cell Body
Axon
Myelin Sheath
Dendrites
You may have this disorder if you understand what you want to try to say, but you have difficulty getting the words out.
Broca's Aphasia
How many students does Mr. Ward teach this year? The closest group gets the points. If there is a tie, both groups get the points.
124 students
Melanie spends most of her day on her phone (about 10 hours on average). Being on her phone makes Melanie very happy. What neruotransmitter hormone is being released when Melanie goes on her phone.
Serotonin
The thalamus and hypothalamus are located in which section of the brain?
Forebrain
Name 3 out of the 4 neurotransmitter hormones we have talked about. What do they do?
Oxytocin - "love hormone", creates feelings of attachment
Endorphins - body's natural painkillers
Dopamine - craving / desire / pleasure
Serotonin - creates happy feelings, boosts mood
Which brain cortex is responsible for your sense of smell?
Olfactory Cortex
Mr. Ward student taught at 3 middle schools in Delaware before coming to Newark. Correctly name 2 of the 3. (Hint: 1 school in Christina, 1 in Red Clay, 1 in Colonial)
Shue
Dickinson
McCullough
Melanie loves skipping Mr. Ward's class and staying at home instead of going to school. Which lobe of the brain is responsible for her thinking and movement to not leave her house?
Forebrain
If your cerebellum is damaged, what might you be having problems with?
Your coordination and balance