How does the brain tell the body what to do?

By sending electrical signals through the nerves.

What is the function of the Frontal Lobe? When is the frontal lobe fully developed?

Decision making, organization, and behavior. Age 25

What is the function of the Parietal Lobe?

Integration of senses (touch, taste and movement).

What is a growth mindset? What is a fixed mindset?

Growth mindset is the thought that things can be change. Fixed is the thought that things will remain unchanged.

What is the amygdala and its function?

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the brain's temporal lobes. It plays a crucial role in processing emotions.

Why would a teen be more prone to making decisions based off emotions?

The amygdala is located in the temporal lobe which develops more rapidly than the frontal lobe. The brain develops from back to front, and the frontal lobe is responsible for critical thinking and decision making. The frontal lobe doesn't fully develop until age 25.

What part of the brain is also referred to as the “emotional brain”?

The part of the brain often referred to as the "emotional brain" is the limbic system .

What is the limbic system and its function?

The limbic system is a complex network of structures located deep within the brain, primarily responsible for regulating emotions, memory, and certain aspects of behavior.

GMHS Honors Healthful Living Lesson 1 Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How much does the human brain weigh?

Back

approximately 3 pounds

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List four things you can do to show your brain some love?

Back

1) Exercise regularly

2) Consume healthy foods

3) avoid toxins

4) manage stress

3.

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Front

What are the 3 regions of the brain?

Back

Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain

4.

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The cortex is the ____ layer of the brain. It is located in the ____ and has ____ lobes.

Back

Outer, Forebrain, 4

5.

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Back

Cerebral cortex

6.

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Front

Back

Frontal Lobe

7.

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Front

Back

Brain stem

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