How the Brain Works

Question 1

Younger kids and teens need lots of sleep at night _____ that their brains can mature.

Accepted Answer

so

Question 2

What is one tip for taking care of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Protect yourself from head injuries.

Question 3

About how many possible connections are there among the neurons of the brain?

Accepted Answer

about 500 trillion

Question 4

It is best to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle .......

Accepted Answer

always

Question 5

“It takes time and lots of work for young brains to mature." What does mature mean here?

Accepted Answer

develop

Question 6

What should you include in a diet to keep your brain healthy?

Accepted Answer

nuts, lean meat, green leafy vegetables

Question 7

To improve your memory you should.....

Accepted Answer

join school clubs, keep learning new things, learn about new people and places, read, read, read

Question 8

What may happen if a person has damaged the temporal and frontal lobes of his or her brain?

Accepted Answer

They may have trouble recognizing danger or having fear.

Question 9

Researchers have determined that a good way to relax is to....

Accepted Answer

close your eyes for a few minutes

Question 10

What would be a good age to learn to play a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

11 to 12 years

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