True or false....we are always using our cerebrum and cortex to help us make the best decisions.
False! if we get highjacked by emotions, memories or sensory input, our cerebrum or "upstairs brain" can get shut down temporarily.
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What is the name of the structure that sends and receives information from the rest of the body to the brain ?
The spinal cord, which runs within the spinal column, sends and receives information to and from the brain.
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How fast does information travel in the brain? A. 50 mph B. 250 MPH C. 500 MPH
Brain messages travel at about 250 MPH
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Name three things that can help to keep our brain healthy.
Some things that can help our brain stay healthy are good nutrition, hydration, sleep, exercise, using our brain for solving problems and connecting to others.
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The human brain is about the same size as other mammals, including primates. True or false?
False! The human brain is about three times larger than the brain of other mammals.
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What part of the brain controls the right side of your body?
The left side of the brain controls the right side of your body.
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Once you become an adult, your brain does not change at all. True or false?
False! Our brain can continue to change even into old age. Some changes improve our function while others can have a negative impact on function.
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About how much does an adult human brain weigh?
The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds.
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What percent of our body's energy is used by the brain?
About 20% of the body's energy is used by the brain.
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True or false....we have a creative side of the brain and a logical side of the brain.
True-ish! Many of our creative processes live in the left side of the brain while logic and sequencing live in the right side.
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What are the grooves and bumps in the brain called and why do we have them?
Gyri are the folds or bumps in the brain and sulci are the indentations or grooves. They give the brain room for more cells and cognition,
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At what age is the human brain fully formed and working?
The human brain takes until about age 25 to be fully formed with the prefrontal cortex being formed last.
