Brain Word Search
11 words · 13×13 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
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The brain is the most complex organ in the body, folded into ridges called a gyrus to pack more surface into the skull. The cerebrum handles thought and is split into a left and right hemisphere, each divided into a lobe. Its outer layer is the cortex. Below sit the cerebellum for coordination, the thalamus as a relay, the limbic system for emotion, the hippocampus for memory, and the brainstem controlling breathing. This word puzzle gathers eleven parts.
Frequently asked questions
What does the hippocampus do in this brain word search?
The HIPPOCAMPUS is central to forming new MEMORY. Damage to it makes recording new experiences difficult, even when older memories stay intact.
Why is the brain wrinkled?
Each fold, or GYRUS, increases the surface area of the CORTEX, letting far more tissue fit inside the skull than a smooth surface would.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.
