Brain Anatomy
The brain weighs how many pounds?
3 lbs
What is the main cell type that makes up the brain?
Neurons.
True/False Humans have the largest brains of any mammal.
False
The brain is hard to trick.
No, the brain can see or hear things incorrectly all the time.
True/False The Thalamus is located in the center of the brain
True
How many neurons make up the brian?
86 billion
True/False All mammal brains look the same.
False
What do you call an image that tricks your brain?
Optical Illusion
The cerebral cortex is responsible for what functions?
Consciousness
True/False Neurons do not touch each other.
True
What is a special function that a dolphin's brain can perform?
Echolocation
What is the term for tricking your brain into seeing colors that aren't there?
Color Aftereffect
Name one of the functions of the nervous system.
Senses, Emotions, Movement, Cognition, Language
How do neurons transmit signals to each other?
Chemical signals.
What is a special brain function of snakes?
Heat detection.
True/False Your brain will try and make sense of things it doesn't understand.
True
Is there a size difference between the male and female brain?
Yes, by weight male brains are 10% heavier than female brains. But women have a larger brain to body ratio.
What animal is able to regenerate its body from small pieces of itself?
Planaria Worms
Humans have no special brain functions.
False! We can perform complex thought.