Brain Function and Health Quiz

What is the main function of the brain?

• To control movement and balance

• To store memories

• To control everything you do, sense, and feel

• To protect the body

How many neurons are in the brain, and what is their role?

• Around 10 million neurons, which create memories

• About 100 billion neurons, which use chemical and electrical signals to communicate

• About 1 billion neurons, which control speech and hearing

• 1 trillion neurons, which store information permanently

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling personality, thinking, planning, and problem-solving?

• Temporal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Frontal Lobe

• Cerebellum

What happens to the brain's neuron connections as we grow?

• They increase rapidly throughout life

• They decrease because the brain decides which connections to keep

• They disappear after childhood

• They are replaced by new neurons daily

How do nerves help the brain process information?

• They store information within the neurons

• They transport electrical signals to move information to the brain

• They control automatic functions, like breathing and circulation

• They decide which sensations to ignore

Why is it important to protect the brain from hard hits?

• To prevent neuron growth

• To maintain healthy brain connections

• To improve the senses

• To help the brain store memories

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to keep the brain healthy?

• Eating fruits and vegetables

• Avoiding all physical activity

• Using helmets when necessary

• Getting enough sleep

Match each part of the brain with its primary function: Frontal Lobe

• Controls movement and balance

• Controls speech and hearing

• Personality, thinking, planning, problem-solving

• Controls memory, sight, and smell

Match each part of the brain with its primary function: Temporal Lobe

• Controls movement and balance

• Controls speech and hearing

• Links the brain to the body

• Controls sensations like pain, taste, touch

Match each part of the brain with its primary function: Brain Stem

• Controls movement and balance

• Automatic functions like circulation

• Controls memory, sight, and smell

• Controls personality and problem-solving