Grade 8 Brain Development Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of brain development at a Grade 8 level, covering key structures, functions, and factors influencing growth.
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Brain Development Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Thalamus
2. The process where the brain prunes unused neural connections is called:
Myelination
Synaptogenesis
Synaptic pruning
Neurogenesis
3. The outermost layer of the cerebrum, responsible for higher-level thinking, is called the .
4. The fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers and speeds up electrical impulses is called .
5. Describe one major change that occurs in the brain during adolescence.
6. The human brain is fully developed by the age of 5.
True
False
7. Label the following parts of the brain on the diagram below:
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem
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