#1
Which part of the brain is primarily associated with regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate?
Brainstem
ExplanationRegulates basic bodily functions like breathing and heart rate.
#2
What neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
ExplanationAssociated with pleasure and reward sensations.
#3
What is the main function of the thalamus?
Processing sensory information
ExplanationProcesses sensory information.
#4
Which brain imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain's structure and function?
MRI
ExplanationProduces detailed brain images using magnetic fields and radio waves.
#5
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
Regulating body temperature and thirst
ExplanationRegulates body temperature and thirst.
#6
Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for language comprehension?
Temporal lobe
ExplanationResponsible for language comprehension.
#7
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
To speed up the transmission of nerve impulses
ExplanationSpeeds up nerve impulse transmission.
#8
What is the function of the prefrontal cortex?
Decision making and impulse control
ExplanationResponsible for decision making and impulse control.
#9
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight-or-flight response?
Epinephrine
ExplanationAssociated with fight-or-flight response.
#10
Which brain structure is responsible for the formation and retrieval of long-term memories?
Hippocampus
ExplanationResponsible for long-term memory formation and retrieval.
#11
What is the phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus decreases the responsiveness of neurons?
Habituation
ExplanationDecreases neuron responsiveness to repeated stimuli.
#12
What is the term for the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain?
Neurogenesis
ExplanationProcess of generating new neurons in the brain.
#13
What term describes the ability of the brain to reorganize and form new neural connections throughout life in response to experiences?
Neuroplasticity
ExplanationBrain's ability to reorganize and form new connections in response to experiences.
#14
What is the term for the communication between neurons at synapses using chemical messengers?
Neurotransmission
ExplanationCommunication between neurons using chemical messengers at synapses.
#15
Which neurotransmitter is involved in pain perception and pleasure?
Endorphins
ExplanationInvolved in pain perception and pleasure.