Brain Anatomy
This part of the brain is often referred to as the "thinking cap" and is associated with decision-making and problem-solving.
What is the Frontal Lobe?
This neurotransmitter is often referred to as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter and is associated with pleasure and reward.
What is Dopamine?
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for which cognitive functions, including decision-making and personality expression?
What are Executive Functions?
What is the term for a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity?
What is a Phobia?
What does the acronym MRI stand for in the context of brain imaging?
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
Name the structure that serves as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain.
What is the Thalamus?
Which neurotransmitter plays a crucial role in mood regulation and is often targeted by antidepressant medications?
What is Serotonin?
Which brain structure is critical for the formation of new memories and is often associated with conditions like amnesia?
What is the Hippocampus?
Name a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
What type of information does a CT scan (Computed Tomography) primarily provide about the brain?
What is detailed images of brain structures and potential abnormalities in anatomy?
The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for processing which type of sensory information?
What is Visual Information?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite.
What is Serotonin?
The hypothalamus plays a key role in regulating what important bodily functions?
What are Hunger, Thirst, and Body Temperature?
What is the main symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that involves re-experiencing traumatic events?
What are Flashbacks?
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is used to measure changes in what aspect of brain activity?
What is Blood Flow or Oxygen Levels?
Identify the part of the brainstem responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as heart rate and breathing.
What is the Medulla Oblongata?
Name the neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction and is involved in learning and memory.
What is Acetylcholine?
Broca's area, located in the left hemisphere of the brain, is associated with what aspect of language?
What is Speech Production?
What is the term for a neurological condition characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle movements and vocalizations?
What is Tourette Syndrome?
What is the primary advantage of using fMRI over traditional MRI when studying brain function?
What is the ability to observe brain activity in real-time?
Name the largest part of the brain, responsible for complex functions like thinking, learning, and memory.
What is the Cerebrum?
Norepinephrine is associated with the "fight or flight" response. In which part of the nervous system is it primarily active?
What is the Sympathetic Nervous System?
The limbic system is involved in the processing of emotions. Name one structure within the limbic system.
What is the Amygdala?
What is the term for a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like heart palpitations?
What is a Panic Attack?
EEG records electrical activity in the brain. What kind of waves are predominant during deep sleep in an EEG recording?
What are Delta Waves?