#1
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Dendrite
Axon
Cell body
Myelin sheath
#2
Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#3
What is the role of the frontal lobe in the brain?
Motor function and higher-order thinking
Vision and visual processing
Hearing and auditory processing
Balance and coordination
#4
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Enteric nervous system
Central nervous system
#5
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with sleep, mood, and appetite?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Melatonin
Endorphins
#6
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
Regulating body temperature and hunger
Processing visual information
Controlling voluntary movements
Facilitating language comprehension
#7
What is the main function of the myelin sheath?
To speed up the transmission of nerve impulses
To produce neurotransmitters
To regulate body temperature
To provide structural support to neurons
#8
Which area of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing?
Cerebellum
Thalamus
Medulla oblongata
Hypothalamus
#9
What is the function of the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
To inhibit neural activity and reduce anxiety
To enhance memory and cognitive functions
To promote feelings of pleasure and reward
To increase heart rate and alertness
#10
Which part of the neuron sends signals to other neurons or cells?
Dendrite
Axon
Cell body
Myelin sheath
#11
What is the neurotransmitter associated with the body's natural pain relief?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphins
GABA
#12
What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?
Processing emotions and fear responses
Motor coordination and balance
Memory formation and retrieval
Regulating body temperature
#13
What is synaptic pruning?
The process of removing excess neurons and synapses to increase efficiency
The process of strengthening synaptic connections
The process of neurotransmitter release at the synapse
The process of creating new neurons
#14
What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain?
Memory formation and spatial navigation
Emotional regulation and social behavior
Motor coordination and balance
Visual processing and perception
#15
Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus?
Dendrite
Axon
Cell body
Myelin sheath
#16
What is the function of the corpus callosum?
Connecting the two hemispheres of the brain and facilitating communication between them
Regulating body temperature
Processing emotions and fear responses
Regulating heart rate and breathing
#17
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to adapt and reorganize itself by forming new neural connections
The process of strengthening synaptic connections
The process of removing excess neurons and synapses to increase efficiency
The process of creating new neurons