Synapses, gray matter, and neurotransmitters galore! How much do you know about what's inside that skull of yours?

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What body system is the human brain a major player in?
Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular System
Renal System
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What is the largest part of the brain called?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
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About how many pounds does the human brain weigh?
7 pounds
5 pounds
3 pounds
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Permanent brain damage occurs if the brain gets no oxygen for how many minutes?
2-3 minutes
5-10 minutes
15 minutes
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Around what age do our brains stop developing?
Early 30s
Late 40s
Mid 60s
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Your brain uses what percentage of the total oxygen and blood in your body?
20%
50%
70%
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What percentage of your brain is comprised of fat?
33%
60%
75%
Question 8/12

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The human brain has the same consistency as what food?
Tofu
Watermelon
Cooked Macaroni
Question 9/12

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True or False: There is a left brain/right brain, analytical/creative divide.
True
False
Question 10/12

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What does the brain treat like physical pain?
Loss
Rejection
Fright
Question 11/12

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What is the "pleasure chemical" called that the brain releases when during activities such as listening to music, having sex, and eating?
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Serotonin
Question 12/12

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What type of person has the most brain cells?
Person in his/her 20s
Teenager
Newborn baby
Don't worry about your quiz score - the brain is a complicated, intricate, confusing structure. However, if you learn a bit more about it, you may find out some very interesting things!
C+, Brain Baffled

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Right!
You did pretty well on this quiz! You clearly know quite a bit about the human brain, but you're no expert yet. Study up a bit more, and you'll be a "brainy brainiac" in no time.
B+, Brainy Know-It-All

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Right!
From neurotransmitters to brain structure, you have more than enough knowledge in your brain about the human brain! Congratulations on a quiz well down.
A+, Brain Brainiac

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1

What body system is the human brain a major player in?
Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular System
Renal System
2

What is the largest part of the brain called?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
3

About how many pounds does the human brain weigh?
7 pounds
5 pounds
3 pounds
4

Permanent brain damage occurs if the brain gets no oxygen for how many minutes?
2-3 minutes
5-10 minutes
15 minutes
5

Around what age do our brains stop developing?
Early 30s
Late 40s
Mid 60s
6

Your brain uses what percentage of the total oxygen and blood in your body?
20%
50%
70%
7

What percentage of your brain is comprised of fat?
33%
60%
75%
8

The human brain has the same consistency as what food?
Tofu
Watermelon
Cooked Macaroni
9

True or False: There is a left brain/right brain, analytical/creative divide.
True
False
10

What does the brain treat like physical pain?
Loss
Rejection
Fright
11

What is the "pleasure chemical" called that the brain releases when during activities such as listening to music, having sex, and eating?
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Serotonin
12

What type of person has the most brain cells?
Person in his/her 20s
Teenager
Newborn baby