ED 837OA Module 1: Brain Facts LMuniz

Question 1: True or False

The Amygdala is responsible for the main function of emotions such as fear. This component has an almond like shape that lies in the temporal lobe (Sousa, 2022 p. 16)

• True

• False

Question 2: Multiple Choice

What answer best defines brain stem? (Sousa, 2022, p 15)

• The brain stems primary function involves memory and speech

• The brain stem focuses on emotions and how to regulate decision making process.

• The brain stem includes the reticular activating system. This connects the brain and spinal cord to send signals.

• The brain stem primary function is to support and control hormones.

Question 3: Fill In The Blank

The cerebellum function is to store ______ of motor movements such as learning how to tie shoe laces. This allows the cerebellum to focus on mental rehearsal of _____ tasks.

Question 4: Multiple Choice, select all that apply.

Which characteristics or functions involve the cerebrum? (Sousa, 2022, p 16)

• The cerebrum is a jelly like mass.

• Involves memory, speech, and muscular movements.

• The cerebrum sends signals to the thalamus.

• Controls blood sugar and liver function.

Question 5: True or False?

The frontal lobe lies behind the forehead that includes cognitive skills such as thinking and planning (Sousa, 2022, p. 14)

• True

• False

Question 6: Multiple Choice, select all that apply

Which characteristics and functions best describe hippocampus? (Sousa, 2022, p 16)

• The hippocampus is a sea horse shaped part of the brain.

• Hippocampus involves long term and short term memory storage

• The primary function for support of fine motor skills

• The hippocampus can produce new neurons

Question 7: Fill in the Blank

The hypothalamus controls a variety of functions and ________. Such as body temperature and food intake.

Question 8: True or False

The thalamus involves all sensory information and is also known as the inner chamber, this involves processing information and memory. (Sousa, 2022, p. 16)

• True

• False

Question 9: select all that apply.

Which characteristics best describe brain fuel? (Sousa, 2022, p. 21)

• Involve brain cells that need oxygen and glucose

• Eating will help support daily function for individual and the brain.

• Water plays a key role of functioning and brain fuel.

• An individual should exercise at least 30 mins a day.

Question 10: True or False

Task switching is when an individuals body regulates hormones and body temperature (Sousa, 2022, p 28)

• True

• False

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