Brain Facts for Kids Quiz

What is the main function of the brain?

• To pump blood

• To digest food

• To control the body

• To filter waste

Which part of the brain is responsible for memory?

• Hippocampus

• Cortex

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

How many hemispheres does the brain have?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What protects the brain from injury?

• Hair

• Skull

• Skin

• Muscles

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

• Thalamus

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebrum

Which part of the brain regulates breathing and heart rate?

• Brainstem

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

What is the brain made up of?

• Bones

• Muscles

• Neurons

• Blood

Which part of the brain is involved in emotions?

• Amygdala

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

How much does an average adult human brain weigh?

• 1 pound

• 2 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 4 pounds