Neurons
sensory neurons, motor neurons, interneurons
Which lobe of the brain is primarily associated with visual processing?
a. Frontal
b. Temporal
c. parietal
d. Occipital
Occipital
Which neurotransmitter is often linked to mood regulation and is a target for many antidepressant medications?
a) Serotonin
b) Testosterone
c) Dopamine
d) Cortisol
Serotonin
The endocrine system consists of:
a) Neurons and synapses
b) Glands that secrete hormones
c) Blood vessels and capillaries
d) Sensory receptors and effectors
b. Glands that secrete hormones
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the body to the central nervous system?
a) Somatic nervous system
b) Autonomic nervous system
c) Sympathetic nervous system
d) Parasympathetic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Communication within neurons is ________, while communication between neurons is ________.
a) Chemical, electrical
b) Electrical, chemical
c) Excitatory, inhibitory
d) Inhibitory, excitatory
b) Electrical, chemical
The brain's ability to change in response to experience or damage is called:
a. Lateralization
b. Lesioning
c. Neuroplasticity
d. Functionality
Neuroplasticity
The autonomic nervous system is divided into two main branches:
a) Central and peripheral
b) Somatic and autonomic
c) Sympathetic and parasympathetic
d) Voluntary and involuntary
c) Sympathetic and parasympathetic
Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress?
a)Cortisol
b) Thyroxine
c) Insulin
d) Melatonin
a. Cortisol
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the body to the central nervous system?
a) Somatic nervous system
b) Autonomic nervous system
c) Sympathetic nervous system
d) Parasympathetic nervous system
Somatic Nervous System
Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving information from other neurons?
a. Axon
b. Dendrites
c. Cell body
d. Myelin sheath
b. Dendrites
What is the main function of the hippocampus?
a) Regulating emotions
b) Controlling motor functions
c)Hormone production
d) Long-term memory formation
Long Term Memory Function
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the brain's reward system and plays a role in motivation and pleasure?
a) Serotonin
b) Epinephrine
c) Dopamine
d) Testosterone
Dopamine
This hormone is released during the "fight or flight" response and increases heart rate and blood pressure:
a) Oxytocin
b) Epinephrine
c)Cortisol
d) Estrogen
epinephrine
The "rest and digest" response is associated with which division of the nervous system?
a) Central nervous system
b) Peripheral nervous system
c) Sympathetic nervous system
d) Parasympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Can you see neurons without a microscope?
Yes! they can be up to three feet long.
How much does the brain weigh
About 3 pounds
Low levels of which neurotransmitter have been associated with depression and anxiety disorders?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) Testosterone
d) Estrogen
Serotonin
This hormone, primarily associated with female reproductive functions, also affects brain areas involved in memory and emotion:
a) Testosterone
b) Epinephrine
c) Estrogen
d) Serotonin
Estrogen
Which of the following is a key difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
a) The somatic system is voluntary, while the autonomic system is involuntary
b) The somatic system is part of the central nervous system, while the autonomic is not
c) The somatic system uses only one neurotransmitter, while the autonomic uses multiple
d) The somatic system affects only muscles, while the autonomic affects only glands
The somatic system is voluntary, while the autonomic system is involuntary
What is the function of the synapse?
The synapse is a gap between neurons that functions to transfer information from one cell to another.
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate and breathing?
a. Cerebellum
b. Medulla
c. Thalamus
d. Hypothalamus
Medulla
The peripheral nervous system consists of:
a) Somatic nervous system only
b) Autonomic nervous system only
c) Both somatic and autonomic nervous systems
d) Neither somatic nor autonomic nervous systems
C Both somatic and autonomic nervous systems
Chronic elevation of which hormone has been linked to memory impairment and decreased hippocampal volume?
a) Oxytocin
b) Cortisol
c) Dopamine
d) Testosterone
Cortisol
Which sends signals faster- the endocrine or the nervous system?
The Nervous system