The Amazing Brain

What are the two main cell types of the brain?

• Neurons & glia

• Axons & myelin

• Receptors & neurotransmitters

• Muscles & glands

What is the main connection between the two brains?

• Corpus callosum

• Axon terminals

• Neurotransmitters

• White matter

What is the language of the nervous system?

• Electrochemical

• Mechanical

• Optical

• Thermal

What is responsible for the nature/quality of brain output?

• Pattern and number of connections

• Absolute brain size

• Neurotransmitter release

• Axon terminals

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Central and peripheral

• Primary and secondary

• Sensory and motor

• Input and output

What phenomenon is responsible for learning?

• Neuroplasticity

• Localization of function

• Interhemispheric connections

• Axon terminals

How many neurons are there in the human brain?

• 86,000,000,000

• 10,000

• 1,000,000

• 100

What is the main job of the brain?

• Running the body and producing behavior

• Controlling language and behavior

• Supporting neurons and producing behavior

• Running the body and controlling language

What is the function of the cerebellum?

• The function of the cerebellum is to regulate body temperature.

• The function of the cerebellum is to control digestion.

• The function of the cerebellum is to produce hormones.

• The function of the cerebellum is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain posture, and balance.

What is the role of the hippocampus in memory formation?

• The hippocampus is responsible for regulating body temperature.

• The hippocampus is responsible for controlling muscle movement.

• The hippocampus is responsible for producing hormones.

• The hippocampus is responsible for memory formation.