Brain Benefits of Exercise Quiz

What immediate benefits does physical activity have on the brain?

• Improves digestion

• Reduces appetite

• Enhances mood and focus

• Increases muscle mass

Which part of the brain is critical for decision-making and attention?

• Occipital lobe

• Prefrontal cortex

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

What personal realization did the speaker have after starting regular exercise?

• She preferred outdoor activities

• She lost interest in neuroscience

• Her grant-writing improved

• She needed more sleep

What motivated the speaker to start going to the gym?

• A desire to lose weight

• Feeling the weakest on a river-rafting trip

• A recommendation from a friend

• A new year's resolution

What neurotransmitters are increased by a single workout?

• Insulin and glucagon

• Dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline

• Adrenaline and cortisol

• Melatonin and oxytocin

How does exercise affect the hippocampus?

• Has no effect

• Reduces its activity

• Produces new brain cells and increases its volume

• Decreases its size

What is the most common finding in neuroscience studies about long-term exercise?

• Increased appetite

• Improved digestion

• Decreased muscle mass

• Improved attention function

What is the recommended minimum amount of exercise per week to achieve brain benefits?

• Twice a week for 15 minutes

• Every day for 60 minutes

• Three to four times a week for 30 minutes

• Once a week for 10 minutes

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the protective effects of exercise on the brain?

• A good night's sleep

• A daily vitamin

• A balanced diet

• A supercharged 401K

What is the speaker's ultimate goal in her research on exercise?

• To create a new type of exercise equipment

• To understand the optimum exercise prescription for individuals

• To find the best diet for brain health

• To develop new medications for brain diseases