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Brain!
1. Which part of the brain is the largest part and is split into two halves?
A. Frontal lobe
B. Cerebrum
C. Occipital lobe
D. Temporal lobe
2. This part of the brain is responsible for visual perception and color recognition.
A. Frontal lobe
B. Cerebrum
C. Occipital lobe
D. Temporal lobe
3. This part of the brain controls speech, language comprehension and visual recognition.
A. Frontal lobe
B. Cerebrum
C. Occipital lobe
D. Temporal lobe
4. This part of the brain controls movement, memory, social behavior, problem solving, decision-making,
and emotions.
A. Frontal lobe
B. Cerebrum
C. Occipital lobe
D. Temporal lobe
5. This area of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat.
A. Medulla Oblongata
B. Pons
C. Corpus Callosum
D. Thalamus
6. This area of the brain is in charge of waking you up and triggering dreams.
A. Medulla Oblongata
B. Pons
C. Corpus Callosum
D. Thalamus
7. This part of the brain acts like a transmitter, sending sensory information and relaying this information
to other parts of the brain.
A. Medulla Oblongata
B. Pons
C. Corpus callosum
D. Thalamus
8. This portion of the brain connects the left and right sides of the brain and is responsible for
communication between the two sides.
A. Medulla Oblongata
B. Pons
C. Corpus Callosum
D. Thalamus
9. This area controls body temperature, thirst, hunger, and emotions.
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pituitary Gland
C. Cerebellum
D. Parietal lobe
10. This part of the brain interprets sensory information such as touch, pressure, temperature and pain.
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pituitary Gland
C. Cerebellum
D. Parietal lobe
Brain Foods!
11. Which fruit is nicknamed “Brainberries” because of its good effects on the brain and
ability to reduce the effects of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and
dementia?
A. Raspberries
B. Blueberries
C. Watermelon
D. Strawberries
12. How many cups of this “Brainberry” is recommended to eat every day?
A. 1 cup
B. 2 cups
C. 2 ½ cups
D. 3 ½ cups
13. Why are deep-water fish such as salmon good for the brain?
A. Rich in vitamin C
B. Rich in protein which can improve memory
C. Rich in protein which can improve study habits
D. Rich in Omega-3’s essential fatty acids
14. How often is it suggested to eat deep-water fish, like salmon, sardines and herring?
A. Once a week
B. 2-3 times a week
C. Once a month
D. 2-3 times a month
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Inferior View
A. Brain Stem
B. Olfactory Area
C. Cerebellum
D. Temporal Lobe
E. Frontal Lobe
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20. Which scan shows a brain on drugs A or B?
Figure 1: Brain scans comparing a brain on drugs and a normal brain
Brain on Drugs!
Figure 2
21. Identify the part that
receives the dopamine (dopamine receptors) and
sends a message of happiness to the rest of the brain. (Answer A, B, C or D on the answer sheet)
22. Identify the chemical dopamine. (answer A, B, C or D on the answer sheet)
23. Identify the dopamine transporter that is being blocked by drugs. (Answer A, B, C or D on the
answer sheet)
24. Identify the drugs that are blocking the dopamine transporter. (Answer A, B, C or D on the
answer sheet)
Figure 2: Dopamine production and pathway in the brain