The Ultimate Human Brain Quiz

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Which organ serves as the center of the nervous system in animals?

  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • Stomach
  • Brain (correct)

Where is the brain located?

  • In the back
  • In the abdomen
  • In the chest
  • In the head (correct)

How many neurons are estimated to be in the cerebellum of a human?

  • 10-15 billion
  • 55-70 billion (correct)
  • 1-5 billion
  • 20-25 billion

How do neurons typically communicate with one another?

<p>Through electrical signals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows brains to exert centralized control over a body's organs?

<p>Axons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cerebral cortex in a human's brain?

<p>The cerebral cortex contains billions of neurons and is responsible for various functions such as thinking, perception, and voluntary movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are axons and what is their function in the brain?

<p>Axons are long fibers that connect neurons in the brain. They carry action potentials, or electrical signals, to other parts of the brain or body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do neurons communicate with each other in the brain?

<p>Neurons communicate with each other through synapses, which are connections that allow the exchange of signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of neurons in the cerebellum of a human?

<p>The cerebellum is estimated to contain 55-70 billion neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two ways in which brains control the rest of the body?

<p>Brains control the body by generating patterns of muscle activity and by releasing hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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