Shapes
The amygdala is shaped like an...
Almond!
The amygdala is responsible for...
Feelings
What is a neuron?
Special cells that carry and send information to every part of your body.
What is a dendrite often compared to?
Trees due to their branches.
Which teachers at school are from Canada?
Mr. Dayne, Ms. Estabrooks, Mr. Milne
The hippocampus is shaped like a...
Seahorse!
The hippocampus is responsible for...
Storing memories
What does the cell body do?
Holds information or instructions in the neuron.
What are dendrites?
Branches of the cell body that receive information from other neurons.
Which teachers at school have cats?
Ms. Kelly, Ms. Nico, Ms. Anna, Mr. Kearns, Ms. Estabrooks, Mr. Milne, Ms. Sophie, Ms. Kerin
Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord?
Brain stem.
What does the prefrontal cortex do?
Thinking and decision-making.
What is another name for the cell body?
Soma.
What is the thick coating of the axon, which helps the information travel faster called?
Myelin
What is Ms. Kelly's favorite color?
Orange.
What does the cerebellum do?
Controls balance and equilibrium.
What is at the center of the cell body?
Nucleus.
What is something you can do to keep your myelin thick?
Eat healthy, get enough sleep, exercise regularly.
Which state is SSM in America located in?
Minnesota.
What does the cerebrum do?
Thinking, feeling, remembering.
Which part of the neuron connects to the dendrites?
Axon.