Biology Top 30

The area of the brain most associated with coordination and balance is the:

• Cerebellum
• Hippocampus
• Amygdala
• Pons

The brain lobe controlling vision is the:

• Frontal
• Occipital
• Temporal
• Parietal

Autonomic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing are centred in the:

• Pons

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

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The part of the neuron that conducts action potentials is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

The part of the neuron that receives signals is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the:

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Terminal

• Cell Body

What causes the movement of vesicles towards the pre-synaptic membrane?

• Influx of Ca²⁺

• Influx of Na⁺

• Movement of K+ out of the cell

• Movement of Ca++ out of the cell

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What molecule removes neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft?

• Cholinesterase

• Dopamine

• GABA

• Acetylcholine

The neurotransmitter cause depolarization by opening up Na+ channels in the post-synaptic membrane.

• True
• False

The neurotransmitter most associated with rewards and motivation is:

• Dopamine
• Serotonin
• GABA
• Adrenaline