Brain Structures
Neurotransmitters
Brain Disorders
Brain Functions
Famous Neuroscientists
100

What part of the brain controls basic survival functions such as heart rate and breathing?

A) Cerebellum

B) Brainstem

C) Occipital Lobe

D) Amygdala

What is the brainstem?

100

This neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward.

A) Serotonin

B) Dopamine

C) Acetylcholine

D) Norepinephrine

What is dopamine?

100

This disorder is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement.

A) Epilepsy

B) Parkinson’s Disease

C) Huntington’s Disease

D) Multiple Sclerosis

What is Parkinson’s disease?

100

This part of the brain controls voluntary movement.

A) Prefrontal Cortex

B) Motor Cortex

C) Parietal Lobe

D) Temporal Lobe

What is the motor cortex?

100

This neuroscientist is famous for his discovery of the structure of DNA and his work in neurobiology.

A) Albert Einstein

B) James Watson

C) Ivan Pavlov

D) Michael Merzenich

Who is James Watson?

200

Which brain region is primarily involved in memory formation?

A) Hippocampus

B) Prefrontal Cortex

C) Parietal Lobe

D) Temporal Lobe

What is the hippocampus?

200

This neurotransmitter is primarily involved in mood regulation and is often linked to depression.

A) Dopamine

B) GABA

C) Serotonin

D) Glutamate

What is serotonin?

200

This condition is marked by excessive brain activity and leads to seizures.

A) Epilepsy

B) Alzheimer's Disease

C) ADHD

D) Stroke

What is epilepsy?

200

This brain region is essential for processing sound and language.

A) Occipital Lobe

B) Temporal Lobe

C) Amygdala

D) Parietal Lobe

What is the temporal lobe?

200

This neuroscientist developed the theory of classical conditioning, using experiments with dogs.

A) Sigmund Freud

B) Carl Rogers

C) Ivan Pavlov

D) B.F. Skinner

Who is Ivan Pavlov?

300

This part of the brain processes sensory information and helps with motor control.

A) Occipital Lobe

B) Parietal Lobe

C) Temporal Lobe

D) Basal Ganglia

What is the parietal lobe?

300

This inhibitory neurotransmitter helps to calm neural activity and prevent overexcitation.

A) GABA

B) Glutamate

C) Norepinephrine

D) Acetylcholine

What is GABA?

300

This disorder results in progressive memory loss and confusion, often affecting older adults.

A) Parkinson’s Disease

B) Alzheimer's Disease

C) Schizophrenia

D) Multiple Sclerosis

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

300

This area is involved in decision-making, planning, and higher cognitive functions.

A) Prefrontal Cortex

B) Cerebellum

C) Thalamus

D) Hippocampus

What is the prefrontal cortex?

300

This German scientist is known for his discovery of the function of the cerebral cortex and the concept of brain localization.

A) Carl Lashley

B) Santiago Ramón y Cajal

C) Paul Broca

D) Donald Hebb

Who is Karl Lashley?

400

This structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain.

A) Hippocampus

B) Corpus Callosum

C) Medulla Oblongata

D) Amygdala

What is the corpus callosum?

400

This neurotransmitter is involved in learning and memory and is the primary neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction.

A) Serotonin

B) Dopamine

C) Acetylcholine

D) GABA

What is acetylcholine?

400

This disorder, often diagnosed in childhood, is marked by impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention.

A) ADHD

B) OCD

C) Bipolar Disorder

D) Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is ADHD?

400

This part of the brain helps you interpret and respond to emotions.

A) Medulla Oblongata

B) Cerebellum

C) Amygdala

D) Prefrontal Cortex

What is the amygdala?

400

This neuroscientist is credited with the discovery of the mirror neuron system, which helps explain empathy and learning by imitation.

A) Michael Merzenich

B) Oliver Sacks

C) Giacomo Rizzolatti

D) Eric Kandel

Who is Giacomo Rizzolatti?

500

This area at the back of the brain is responsible for processing visual information.

A) Temporal Lobe

B) Occipital Lobe

C) Parietal Lobe

D) Motor Cortex

What is the occipital lobe?

500

This neurotransmitter is involved in the fight-or-flight response and is produced in the adrenal glands.

A) Serotonin

B) Norepinephrine

C) Acetylcholine

D) Dopamine

What is norepinephrine?

500

This neurological disorder results in the loss of motor control due to damage to the spinal cord or brain.

A) Multiple Sclerosis

B) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

C) Stroke

D) Cerebral Palsy

What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?

500

This brain region is involved in regulating sleep, arousal, and attention.

A) Hippocampus

B) Reticular Formation

C) Occipital Lobe

D) Cerebellum

What is the reticular formation?

500

This famous neuroscientist is known for his groundbreaking work on brain plasticity and how the brain can reorganize itself.

A) Michael Merzenich

B) Carl Rogers

C) Oliver Sacks

D) Jean Piaget

Who is Michael Merzenich?

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