10 Questions
What is the approximate weight of the human brain?
3 pounds
Which part of the brain has the highest number of neurons?
Cerebellum
What is the function of ganglia in the nervous system?
Function somewhat like command centers
What is the term used to describe brain size relative to body size?
Encephalization quotient
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for balancing internal functions?
Enteric nervous system
What is the primary function of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex?
Executive function
Which part of the brain is involved in the coordination of motor and possibly other mental processes?
Cerebellum
What do cultural elements, ideas, behaviors, or styles that spread from person to person and exert selective pressure on brain development refer to?
Memes
What is the anatomical organization of the peripheral nervous system divided into?
Somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, enteric nervous system
What contributes to the Flynn effect, leading to an increase in Generational IQ over generations?
Increased levels of education
Test your knowledge about the human brain and nervous system with questions related to its weight, structure, and functions. Learn about neurons, glial cells, and the divisions of the nervous system.
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