Psychology - Neuroscience

Select the correct part of a neuron that receives messages:

• Dendrites
• Axons
• Synapse
• Terminal branches

Select the correct function of the myelin sheath:

• creates the action potential
• speeds neural impulse
• protects the neuron
• covers the cell body

This is one of the four parts of the cerebrum. It deals with sight.

• parietal lobe

• occipital lobe

• temporal lobe

• brainstem

• cerebellum

Its function is to coordinate muscle movements, maintain posture, and balance.

• neuroscience

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• frontal lobe

One of the four parts of the cerebrum. It deals with emotions, problem solving, and intelligence.

• neuroscience

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• frontal lobe

This is one of the four parts of the cerebrum. It deals with memory and hearing.

• parietal lobe

• occipital lobe

• temporal lobe

• brainstem

• cerebellum

The largest part of the brain and is composed of right and left hemispheres.

• neuroscience

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• frontal lobe

The brain and spinal cord make up the...

• Body

• Nerves

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral system

What is the name of a nerve cell?

• Dendrite

• Hypothalamus

• Neuron

• Brain

How many neurons are in your brain?

• Less than 100

• 1,000

• 46,783

• Over a billion