the BRAIN
Name 1 neurotransmitter
Serotonin, Dopamine, Endorphins, Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
Who can diagnose mental disorders?
A psychiatrist
Certain psychologists
Other mental health professionals
What is my favorite drink?
Kombucha!
What is Mario & Luigi's job?
Plumber, originally a carpenter
What is one of Minnesota's nicknames?
North Star State, Land of 10,000 Lakes, Gopher State
Explain what happened in one of the brain cases we looked at
Phineas Gage
Patient HM
What is the book called that is used to diagnose mental disorders?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
What is my favorite color?
I would accept green or purple
Name 3 Mario Kart courses
Moo Moo Meadows, Rainbow Road, Shy Guy Falls, Water Park, etc.
Are avocados a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit!
What is the Hippocampus shaped as? (hint: its a sea creature)
Seahorse!
Around what age is your brain considered developed?
25
What is the name of my dog AND cat?
Mr. Figless
Juno
How old is Zelda?
Throughout the series her age has ranged from a child to a young adult who is typically aged 16 or 17 years.
What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any American state name
What is a neuron?
Neurons are nerve cells that send messages all over your body to allow you to do everything from breathing to talking, eating, walking, and thinking.
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is an emotional and/or physical response to something external, such as an upcoming test, or a fight with a friend.
Anxiety is persistent, excess worry that feels out of your control.
How tall am I?
5' 8"
What is the best selling gaming console of all time?
PlayStation 2
What country produces the most coffee?
Brazil
Name the four lobes of the brain
Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, Temporal Lobe
Why are brains wrinkly?
More brain tissue can fit into the skull. Folding also separates your brain into different sections, and it helps each part of your brain work properly.
When is my birthday?
December 24!
What is the best selling game of all time?
Minecraft
What was the first animal to be cloned?
A Sheep named Dolly!