"It Makes Sense" (RI)

How are the cerebellum and the brain stem similar?

• They both process traffic.

• They are both divided into two parts.

• They are both responsible for a type of movement.

• They both make up the largest part of the sensory system.

Which sentence BEST summarizes the passage?

• The sensory system is essential to human movement.

• The sensory system is a simple part of the human body.

• The sensory system is located in the human brain.

• The sensory system is where the human nervous system is located.

Which fact from the article provides the BEST evidence that the human brain is capable of accepting instructions quickly?

• This part of your brain is responsible for balance and movement.

• It will send a signal to your brain if you are too close to extreme heat or cold.

• According to experts, your brain receives two billion bits of sensory information per second.

• Your brain, for example, needs to have information about where you are standing in order to figure out where you want to go and how to get there.

How is the nervous system similar to a modern day security system?

• They both react to reasoning and logic.

• They both respond to fine motor coordination.

• They both use noise for balance and movement.

• They both use sensors to tell you there is something wrong.

Read the sentence from the passage.

But it is also important to filter out information that you don’t need.

In which sentence does filter have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above?

• Jon began to filter through the extra papers in his backpack to find his assignment.

• Jackie will take the oil filter out of her car because it needs to be replaced.

• A good camera filter prevents too much light from reaching the film.

• Keeping a catfish in an aquarium lessens the need for a water filter.

Read the following sentence from the passage.

The brain stem controls involuntary movement such as breathing.

What does the word involuntary mean?

• intentional

• deliberate

• automatic

• irregular

Which sentence provides the BEST evidence that your sensory system is always working?

• A stuffy nose can affect the way food tastes because taste and smell work together.

• When preparing for a test, a quiet room helps keep you from becoming distracted.

• You use your sensory system all the time while learning a lesson in school, eating dinner, or

  watching T.V.

• When you lean over to pick up a pencil from the floor, it is your sensory system that helps you

  know how far to lean.

The author compares the brain to a traffic policeman because both

• can send a signal.

• work continually.

• are assigned to complete many tasks.

• are responsible for things flowing smoothly.

In Paragraph 7, the author uses the comparison of the brain to a traffic officer to show that the brain

• understands how to communicate with its owner.

• works in areas that have lots of confusion.

• knows how to function in its environment.

• keeps things operating smoothly.

If the left half of your brain is injured, what activities are MOST LIKELY to become

affected?

• your ability to ride a bike

• your ability to play the piano

• your ability to paint a picture

• your ability to complete a puzzle