brain parts
what part of the brain controls thinking and memory?
cerebrum
what organ controls the entire body?
the brain
which lobe is located at the front of the brain?
frontal lobe
true or false: the brain is made up of billions of neurons.
true
which sense is processed by the occipital lobe?
sight
what part controls balance and coordination?
cerebellum
what part of the nervous system sends messages to the brain?
nerves
which lobe processes touch and temperature ?
parietal lobe
what are the cells that send messages throughout the brain called?
neurons
which sense allows you to hear sounds?
hearing
what part controls breathing and heartbeat?
brain stem
what brain function allows you to remember information?
memory
which lobe is mainly responsible for hearing?
temporal lobe
about how much does an adult human brain weigh?
about 3 pounds
smell
which lobe is responsible for vision?
occipital lobe
what function helps you make decision?
thinking/reasoning
which lobe processes visual information?
occiptial lobe
what protects the brain inside the head?
the skull
which part of the body sends visual information to the brain?
eyes
which lobe helps process sounds and language?
temporal lobe
what function helps you learn new skills?
learning
frontal lobe
what substance surrounds and cushions the brain?
cerebrospinal fluid
what system carries sensory information to the brain?
nervous system