Social Science: Biopyschology

What body system is the brain part of?

• Nervous System

• Circulatory System

• Digestive System

The brain creates connections, or pathways, between

these microscopic cells:

• Blood Cells

• Tiny Cells

• Brain Tissues

• Neurons

The brain stem is located at the base of the brain connecting

to the spinal cord. Which of these functions does the brain

stem control?

• Feelings

• Memory

• Heart Rate

• Finger Movement

Which side of the body does the left side of the brain

control?

• Left

• Right

What is the name of the biggest part of your brain?

• Brain Stem

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Frontal Lobe

What is the name of the area of the brain that is

responsible for touch?

• Frontal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

A typical adult brain weighs about how much?

• 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms)

• 3 ounces (85 grams)

• 22 pounds (10 kilograms)

• 6.6 pounds (3 kilograms)

Your emotions are believed to come from the:

• cerebellum

• medulla oblongata

• amygdala

• heart

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the role of the thalamus in the brain?

• Regulate sleep

• Relay sensory information

• Control movement

• Store memories