"The Human Brain"

A voluntary action is a physical response made after your brain decides to do something.

• True

• False

Which pairs illustrates the relationship between both a voluntary and involuntary action.

• Cooking dinner and serving dinner

• doing your homework and getting an A+

• Volunteering at a homeless shelter and crying

• Jogging and doing push ups

Which is NOT controlled by the brain?

• Physical reactions

• Emotional reaction

• intellect

• Energy

Synopses are...

• The point where neurons meet and transmit information

• When neurons complete their job transmitting information

• An explanation for the grouping of neurons

• Another name for the spinal cord

Neurons can connect to as many as 10,000 other neurons. This can best be described as...

• A traffic jam

• A function

• A synopses

• A network

What helps the brain's structure to grow and change?

• Sleeping

• Drinking enough water

• Learning

• Eating

Neurons can connect to as many as 10,000 other neurons. What is implied about the brain's ability?

• The brain gets tired quickly

• The brain is complex

• The brain can control a multitude of functions

• The brain is stronger than the Hulk

What makes the human brain impressive?

• The brain transmits messages using neurons

• The brain acts as the body's control center

• The brain weighs only three pounds

• The brain words slower than any computer

Which is an example of a voluntary action? (Select all that apply)

• Stubbing your toe and crying out in pain

• Sneezing and coughing

• Touching a hot stove jerking your hand back

• Drinking water to quench your thirst

The brain can create new neurons as you become more intelligent.

• True

• False