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The amygdala is shaped like an...

Almond!

100

The amygdala is responsible for...

Feelings

100

What is a neuron?

Special cells that carry and send information to every part of your body.

100

What is a dendrite often compared to?

Trees due to their branches. 

100

Which teachers at school are from Canada?

Mr. Dayne, Ms. Estabrooks, Mr. Milne

200

The hippocampus is shaped like a...

Seahorse!

200

The hippocampus is responsible for...

Storing memories

200

What does the cell body do?

Holds information or instructions in the neuron.

200

What are dendrites?

Branches of the cell body that receive information from other neurons.

200

Which teachers at school have cats?

Ms. Kelly, Ms. Nico, Ms. Anna, Mr. Kearns, Ms. Estabrooks, Mr. Milne, Ms. Sophie, Ms. Kerin 

300

Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord?

Brain stem.

300

What does the prefrontal cortex do?

Thinking and decision-making.

300

What is another name for the cell body?

Soma.

300

What is the thick coating of the axon, which helps the information travel faster called?

Myelin

300

What is Ms. Kelly's favorite color?

Orange.

400

What does the cerebellum do?

Controls balance and equilibrium. 

400

What is at the center of the cell body?

Nucleus.

400

What is something you can do to keep your myelin thick?

Eat healthy, get enough sleep, exercise regularly. 

400

Which state is SSM in America located in?

Minnesota. 

500

What does the cerebrum do?

Thinking, feeling, remembering.

500

Which part of the neuron connects to the dendrites?

Axon.