Brain stem
Where is your brain stem?
Your brain stem is at the bottom of your brain connecting to the spinal cord.
Where is the Cerebellum located?
The Cerebellum is located at the back of the head
How many hemisphere(s) is the Cerebrum composed of?
2 halfs.
What is one of the nick names for the Pituitary Gland?
" The Master Gland "
Give 1 example of the bodily systems managed by the hypothalamus.
1. sleep
2. hunger and thirst
3. temperature
4. blood pressure
5. mood
Give 1 example of a vital system that the brain stem manages.
1. breathing
2. heart rate
3. consciousness
4. sleep
5. blood pressure
The cerebellum is located in the center of your brain.
True or false?
False it is in the back of your brain connecting to the spinal cord.
The cerebrum is the smallest part of your brain.
True or False?
False its the biggest part of the brain.
What does the pituitary gland control? name on example for 1 point, or more for more points
1. growth
2. metabolism
3. reproduction
The hypothalamus is in charge of controlling your appetite.
true or false?
True, the hypothalamus is in charge of managing your appetite.
How big is the brain stem?
The brain stem is 3 inches about the size of credit card!
What is the size of the cerebellum?
Well it can not be measured of the brain, but if it were to lay flat it would be approximately be 3 feet and 4 inches wide ( 1 meter by 10 centimeters )
What is the purpose of the cerebrum. For extra points, What do you think would happen if humans didn't have a cerebrum?
Well the main functions of the cerebrum are managing thinking, emotions, problem-solving, and learning.
Can a human live without a pituitary gland?
Yes, a human is able to live without a pituitary gland. However, you would have to live on medication for the rest of your life. You would also need to get a hormone replacement.
What are the 4 F's that the hypothalamus is responsible for?
Fighting, fleeing, feeding, and fornication
Can humans live without a brain stem?
No, because some of responsibilities such as breathing, digestion, heartbeat, eye movement, and swallowing are essential for life. Without, life is simply impossible.
How much weight is the cerebellum?
The cerebellum is 10% of the Brains weight.
On average, how many thoughts does the human brain produce on a regular day?
Approximately 70,000 thoughts enter your brain a day.
What is size of the pituitary gland?
It's about the size of a kidney bean!
What is the nickname for the hypothalamus?
The nickname for the hypothalamus is the " Master Switchboard "
The brain is a pink-ish colour.
True or false?
False, the brain stem is gray matter
The cerebellum consists 50% of the neurons in the human brain.
True or false?
True, the cerebellum does consists 50% neurons in the brain.
A man's cerebrum is bigger than a woman's.
True or false?
True, actually the entire brain is 10% bigger than a woman's brain. That does not prove/mean that men are any smarter than women.
The pituitary gland is located in between your ________. The pituitary gland is an important part of the _________ ______.
The pituitary gland is located in between your EYEBALLS. The pituitary gland is an important part of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM.
Your hypothalamus knows what ___________ our body should be at. It should be at about __.6F or _7C.
Your hypothalamus knows what TEMPERATURE our body should be at. It should be about 98.6F or 37C.