Brain Basics Quiz

What is the main function of the brain?

• To pump blood

• To control the body and process information

• To digest food

• To filter waste

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Hippocampus

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Thalamus

What is the function of neurons?

• To carry messages to and from the brain

• To store fat

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

Which part of the brain is involved in memory and learning?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Brainstem

• Medulla

What is the protective layer around the brain called?

• Skull

• Meninges

• Cortex

• Neurons

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

• To digest food

• To support the body

• To transmit messages between the brain and the body

• To produce blood cells

Which part of the brain controls breathing and heart rate?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Hippocampus

What is the term for the connection between two neurons?

• Synapse

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Myelin

Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking and decision-making?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Thalamus