Nervous System

Front

The area of the brain most associated with coordination and balance is the: Cerebellum, Hippocampus, Amygdala, Pons

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Cerebellum

Front

The area of the brain most associated with forming memories is the: Cerebellum, Hippocampus, Amygdala, Pons

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Hippocampus

Front

Which brain lobe controls vision? Options: Frontal, Occipital, Temporal, Parietal

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Occipital

Front

Autonomic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing are centred in the: Amygdala, Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Limbic System

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Brain Stem

Front

The Circadian rhythm, or body clock, is controlled mostly by: Amygdala, SupraChiasmatic Nuclei, Cerebellum, Limbic System

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SupraChiasmatic Nuclei

Front

The part of the neuron that conducts action potentials is the: Axon, Dendrite, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

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Axon

Front

The part of the neuron that receives signals is the: Axon, Dendrite, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

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Dendrite

Front

The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the: Axon, Dendrite, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

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Axon Terminal

Front

What causes the movement of vesicles towards the post-synaptic membrane? Options: Influx of Ca++ , Influx of Na++, Movement of K+ out of the cell, Movement of Ca++ out of the cell

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Influx of Ca++ 

Front

What molecule removes neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft? Options: Acetylcholinesterase, Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine

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Acetylcholinesterase