COMT Gene and OCD Quiz

What does the COMT gene regulate?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

• Melatonin

Which gene is mentioned as contributing to OCD?

• SERT gene

• COMT gene

• MAO gene

• DRD4 gene

What is the result of less inhibition of neural activity in the brain region where a lot of serotonin is released?

• Increased anxiety

• Decreased neural activity

• Increased neural activity

• No change in neural activity

What does "OFC" stand for in the context of the brain?

• Occipital Frontal Cortex

• Orbitofrontal Cortex

• Olfactory Cortex

• Optic Frontal Cortex

Which part of the brain is highlighted in orange in the diagram?

• Basal ganglia

• Orbitofrontal cortex

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

What is the role of the motor cortex in the context of the OFC's decision?

• To enhance sensory perception

• To control movement

• To process emotions

• To regulate sleep

What is impaired in people with OCD according to the neural explanation?

• Memory formation

• Communication between the OFC and Basal Ganglia

• Language comprehension

• Visual processing

What is the consequence of hyperactive neural activity in people with OCD?

• Reduced anxiety

• Persistent worrying

• Improved focus

• Enhanced memory

What does OFC stand for in the context of neural communication?

• Occipital Frontal Cortex

• Orbital Frontal Cortex

• Optical Fiber Connection

• Olfactory Cortex

What is the primary function of serotonin in the OFC?

• To increase neural activity

• To slow down neural activity

• To enhance memory

• To stimulate growth