Quiz on Brain Functions

What is the brain responsible for?

• Only storing memories

• Only controlling movements

• Receiving, processing, and interpreting information

• Only regulating organ function

What system is the brain a part of?

• Digestive system

• Central nervous system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

Which of the following is NOT a function of the brain?

• Thoughts and decisions

• Photosynthesis

• Speech and language functions

• Fight or flight response

What does the brain receive information from?

• Only the eyes

• Only the ears

• All five senses

• Only the nose

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What connects the two halves of the brain?

• Spinal cord

• Corpus callosum

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

Which hemisphere is usually dominant in right-handed people?

• Right hemisphere

• Left hemisphere

• Both hemispheres equally

• Neither hemisphere

What is the right hemisphere responsible for in most individuals?

• Speech and language functions

• Spatial awareness and processing

• Digestive functions

• Breathing and heart rate

What is the brain's role in perception?

• It only perceives light

• It perceives various sensations including pain

• It only perceives sound

• It does not perceive anything

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is the function of the cerebrum?

• Maintains balance and coordination

• Regulates automatic body functions

• Interprets sights, sounds, and touches

• Connects the brain to the spinal cord

Which lobe is the largest and controls voluntary movement?

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe