Brain and Senses

What is the main function of the frontal lobe?

• Control cognitive skills

• Process visual information

• Control muscle movements

• Regulate body temperature

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

• dopamine

• endorphins

• serotonin

• acetylcholine

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

• Processing auditory information

• Processing visual information

• Regulating body temperature

• Controlling muscle movements

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger?

• Hypothalamus

• Frontal lobe

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What type of sensory receptor is responsible for detecting touch and pressure?

• Photoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Mechanoreceptors

• Chemoreceptors

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which neurotransmitter is linked to mood regulation and emotional behavior?

• Dopamine

• GABA

• Acetylcholine

• Serotonin

What is the function of the parietal lobe?

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing hormones

• Processing sensory information

• Controlling muscle movements

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

What type of sensory receptor is responsible for detecting light?

• Chemoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Mechanoreceptors

• Photoreceptors

Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle movement and coordination?

• dopamine

• acetylcholine

• serotonin

• glutamate