11 Questions
Which type of matter makes up approximately 40 percent of the brain's tissue?
Gray matter
What is the average weight of an adult brain?
3 pounds (1.4 kilograms)
Which region of the brain is responsible for specific functions?
All of the above
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing feelings and memory?
Cerebrum
What is the term used to describe variations in normal brain function and cognition processes?
Neurodivergence
Which imaging technique provides images of brain anatomy?
MRI
What can cause brain disorders?
All of the above
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information and governing movement, language, impulse control, and higher reasoning?
Forebrain
Which region of the brain contains the thalamus and is involved with consciousness, alertness, sleep, and auditory and visual processing?
Midbrain
Which part of the brain regulates the body's automatic functions, such as breathing and heart rate?
Hindbrain
At what age does a child's brain reach approximately 90 percent of its adult size?
6 years
Study Notes
Brain Structure and Functions
- Approximately 40 percent of the brain's tissue is made up of fat.
- The average weight of an adult brain is not specified, but it is known to vary from person to person.
Brain Regions and Functions
- The cerebrum is responsible for processing sensory information, governing movement, language, impulse control, and higher reasoning.
- The limbic system is responsible for processing feelings and memory.
- The brainstem regulates the body's automatic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.
Brain Function and Imaging
- Neurodiversity is the term used to describe variations in normal brain function and cognition processes.
- Computed Tomography (CT) scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provide images of brain anatomy.
Brain Disorders and Development
- Brain disorders can be caused by various factors, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle.
- A child's brain reaches approximately 90 percent of its adult size by around age 6.
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