Neuroscience Quiz

What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

• Sympathetic and parasympathetic

• Somatic and autonomic

• Fight or flight and rest and digest

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what triggers the physiological response?

• A threatening or stressful situation

• An emotional interpretation by the brain

• A conscious decision to react

• A memory of a past event

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

• It is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.

• It controls voluntary movements and balance.

• It is the main center of the brain's conscious awareness.

• It stores interpretations of memories.

What does the term 'neuroplasticity' refer to?

• The ability of the nervous system to transmit signals at a faster rate as we age.

• The capacity of the nervous system to grow new neurons in adulthood.

• The brain's ability to change throughout life by forming new connections between neurons.

• The process by which the brain interprets sensory information.

What is the primary role of neurotransmitters ?

• To form the physical structure of the brain and spinal cord.

• To carry electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system.

• To control the autonomic functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

• To interpret sensory information and form memories.

What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

• It is responsible for rest and digest activities.

• It activates the 'fight or flight' response.

• It controls voluntary muscle movements.

• It manages the storage of memories.

What is the main function of the parasympathetic nervous system as described in the document?

• It prepares the body for action in response to stress.

• It is responsible for the body's 'rest and digest' processes.

• It controls the body's voluntary movements.

• It is involved in the cognitive processing of emotions.

According to Hebb's theory, what happens when synaptic connections are used more frequently?

• They become weaker and eventually disappear.

• They become stronger and the brain can change and develop.

• They remain unchanged regardless of their use.

• They are replaced by new synaptic connections.

What is the function of the cerebellum?

• Controls thinking, planning, and motor area controls movement.

• Contains somatosensory area.

• Contains visual area.

• Receives information from spinal cord and brain and coordinates movement and balance.