#1
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward?
#2
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
#3
What is the term for the tiny gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released?
#4
Which type of neuron transmits signals from sensory organs to the central nervous system?
#5
Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep, mood, and appetite regulation?
#6
Which of the following is NOT a function of glial cells in the nervous system?
#7
What is the process by which an action potential travels along the length of the neuron?
#8
What is the name of the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates axons, speeding up neural impulses?
#9
Which part of the brain is involved in higher-order thinking, decision making, and personality?
#10
What is the term for the electrical charge difference between the inside and outside of a neuron?
#11
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?
#12
What is the term for the process by which unused synapses are eliminated during brain development?
#13
What is the term for the process by which neurons become more efficient at transmitting signals with repetition?
#14
Which brain structure is responsible for relaying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex?
#15