Brain Function
What does the frontal lobe do?
Problem solving, planning, thinking
Where is the occipital lobe?
The back of the head
True or false: Staying inside all day on an ipad helps your brain grow
False
Who has a bigger brain monkeys or humans?
Humans
What does the parietal lobe do?
movement, pain, taste, and touch.
Where is the frontal lobe?
Very front of the brain behind the forehead
What vitamin does the sun give you which helps your brain function?
Vitamin D
Do humans or dogs have a better of sense of smell?
Dogs- their brain has a larger part in it that controls their smell than us.
It helps your brain understand what your eyes are seeing.
Where is the cerebellum?
The very back of the head right above your neck
Why is being active (like running, jumping, playing sports) important for the brain?
Why are humans smarter than monkeys?
Human brains are bigger with more wrinkles. The wrinkles help us think.
What does the cerebellum do?
Controls movement, balance, and muscles.
Where is the parietal lobe?
Behind the frontal lobe right at the top of your head
Which is NOT a "good brain food": blueberries, broccoli, whole grains, donuts, or grilled chicken.
Donuts: foods with lots of sugar are not very good for your brain
What part of the brain allows for a cat to be able to balance really well.
Their enhanced cerebellum
What does the brain stem do?
Controls all the automatic things in your body like breathing and blinking
Where is the temporal lobe?
Underneath the frontal lobe near your ears
How many hours of sleep per night should you get to keep your brain healthy?
9-12 hours
About how big is a monkey brain?
The size of a walnut