Anatomy and Structure
What are the two main parts that make up the CNS?
Brain and spinal cord
What is the largest part of the human brain, responsible for thinking, memory, and voluntary movements?
Cerebrum
What is the only mammal capable of true, sustained flight?
The bat
What is the deepest known location in the world's oceans?
Mariana Trench (specifically the Challenger Deep)
How many dots are on a standard six-sided die?
21 (1+2+3+4+5+6)
What specialized body cell is the basic building block of the nervous system?
Neuron (or nerve cell)
Which part of the brain, located at the back of the head, controls balance, posture, and muscle coordination?
Cerebellum
What color is a polar bear's skin under its fur?
Black
Which continent would you find the Sahara Desert?
Africa
What is the hardest natural substance found on Earth?
Diamond
What tiny gap exists between two neurons where electrical and chemical signals jump from one cell to the next?
A synapse
Which structure connects the brain to the spinal cord?
Brainstem (medulla oblongata)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
How many rings are on the official Olympic flag?
5 (blue, yellow, black, green, red)
Which part of the neuron receives incoming messages from the other cells?
Dendrite
What type of neuron carries signals from the brain or spinal cord to your muscles to make them move? sensory neuron, motor neuron, neuron neuron
Sensory neuron
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
Which US state is made up entirely of islands?
Hawaii
What is the only continent on Earth that has no native species of snakes?
Antarctica
What bone structure protects the delicate tissue of the brain?
Skull
About how fast can nerve impulses travel through the human body?
Over 200 mph
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
What is the largest cold desert in the world?
Antarctica
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa