Neuroscience

What is the primary function of the cerebral cortex? 

• a) Vision

  
  

• b) Motor control

• c) Language processing

• d) All of the above 

Which part of the brain is often referred to as the "emotional center"?

• a) Cerebral cortex
  

• b) Limbic system

• c) Brainstem

• d) Cerebellum

Neurons communicate with each other through specialized junctions called: 

• a) Synapses

• b) Axons

• c) Dendrites

• d) Nuclei 

What term describes the brain's ability to adapt and change throughout a person's life? 

• a) Brain stability
  

• b) Brain stagnation

• c) Brain plasticity

• d) Brain rigidity

Which region of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement and balance?

•  a) Cerebral cortex
  

• b) Hippocampus

• c) Cerebellum

• d) Medulla oblongata

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward? a

• a) Serotonin

• b) Dopamine

• c) Acetylcholine

• d) GABA

Which part of the brain plays a crucial role in the formation and retrieval of long-term memories?

• a) Cerebral cortex

• b) Thalamus

• c) Hippocampus

• d) Cerebellum

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with regulating mood and emotions?

• a) Serotonin

• b) Dopamine

• c) Acetylcholine

• d) GABA

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe in the cerebral cortex?

• a) Processing visual information

• b) Coordinating movement

• c) Higher-level thinking and decision-making

• d) Auditory processing

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• a) Cerebral cortex

• b) Hippocampus

• c) Brainstem

• d) Thalamus