Neuroscience and Cognitive Function Quiz

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#1

Which part of the brain is primarily associated with regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate?

Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Cerebrum
Brainstem
#2

What neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#3

What is the main function of the thalamus?

Regulating body temperature
Processing sensory information
Coordinating motor movements
Controlling hunger and thirst
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#4

Which brain imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain's structure and function?

CT scan
MRI
PET scan
EEG
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#5

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Regulating emotions
Controlling voluntary movements
Regulating body temperature and thirst
Processing visual information
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#6

Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for language comprehension?

Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Parietal lobe
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#7

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?

To provide structural support to neurons
To speed up the transmission of nerve impulses
To regulate neurotransmitter release
To remove waste products from neurons
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#8

What is the function of the prefrontal cortex?

Regulating sleep patterns
Controlling voluntary movements
Decision making and impulse control
Processing visual information
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#9

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight-or-flight response?

Dopamine
Epinephrine
GABA
Glutamate
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#10

Which brain structure is responsible for the formation and retrieval of long-term memories?

Amygdala
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
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#11

What is the phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus decreases the responsiveness of neurons?

Neuroplasticity
Synaptic pruning
Long-term potentiation
Habituation
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#12

What is the term for the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain?

Neurogenesis
Neurulation
Neurotransmission
Neuroplasticity
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#13

What term describes the ability of the brain to reorganize and form new neural connections throughout life in response to experiences?

Neurogenesis
Neurulation
Neurotransmission
Neuroplasticity
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#14

What is the term for the communication between neurons at synapses using chemical messengers?

Neurogenesis
Neurulation
Neurotransmission
Neuroplasticity
1 answered
#15

Which neurotransmitter is involved in pain perception and pleasure?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Glutamate
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