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Myelin sheath is found on what part of the neuron?
What is axon.
The four basic parts of a neuron are?
What are dendrite, cell body, axon and axon terminal.
Grey and white matter are found where in the body?
What is the brain.
Your brain is made up of approximately how many nerve cells/neurons?
What is 100 billion nerve cells/neurons.
Cranial nerves are found where in the body?
What is the brain stem.
The brain may process pain message, however, it doesn’t feel pain.
True.
The average human brain weighs about 5 pounds.
False. It weighs about 3 pounds.
The cerebrum not only has two hemispheres, but it also has four distinct areas, called sections.
False. They are called lobes.
Simple carbohydrates like white rice, white bread, potatoes are good for the brain.
False.
Proteins help form/make neurotransmitters that carry nerve impulse to the next neuron.
True.
The part of the brain called the “amygdala” gets its name from what Greek word?
What is an almond.
The junction between neurons is called a _____?
What is synapse.
The brain and spinal make up which nervous system?
What is central nervous system.
In Latin, “cerebellum” translates to?
What is “little brain”.
The Broca’s area is found in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere and is responsible for?
What are producing language and speech.
I am the biggest part of the brain.
What is the cerebrum.
Nerves run through me and I connect the two brain hemispheres.
What is the corpus collosum.
The four major lobes in the brain are…
What are frontal, occipital, parietal and temporal.
I am at the back of the brain and about the size of a pear.
What is the cerebellum.
The structure that connects the brain to the spinal cord is called?
What is the brain stem.
A doctor who studies nerves is called?
What is a neurologist.
The part of a neuron that brings information toward the cell body.
What is a dendrite.
Which nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the body?
What is the sciatic nerve.
The nervous system is made up of what three parts?
What are nerves, spinal cord and the brain.
A bundle of nerves is referred to as…
What is a neuron.
Name 3 foods that are important for the brain.
What are nuts, eggs, apples, broccoli and blueberries.
Popeye likes to eat me for muscles, but I also improve your mental focus.
What is spinach.
When you ride your bike or skateboard, what do you need to remember to wear?
What is a helmet.
Approximately 60% of the brain is made up of…
What is fat.
Give one reason why drinking water is important for the brain.
What is keeping the brain from overheating.