Neuroscience and Psychology Quiz

Who is known for studying the speed of impulse and making psychology a science?

• Franz Gall

• Hermann von Helmholtz

• Sigmund Freud

• Paul Broca

Which neurotransmitter is used by the somatic nervous system to move muscles?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Glutamate

What is the primary function of the thalamus in the brain?

• Homeostasis and the 4 F's

• Relay station for sensory information

• Smooths movements and helps postural stability

• Emotion and memory

Which part of the brain is associated with fear and aggression?

• Hippocampus

• Basal Ganglia

• Amygdala

• Thalamus

Which reflex is characterized by the big toe extending and other toes fanning out in response to brushing the sole of the foot?

• Rooting Reflex

• Moro Reflex

• Babinski Reflex

• Grasping Reflex

What is the function of serotonin in the nervous system?

• Modulates mood, sleep, eating, and dreaming

• Acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter

• Maintains smooth movements and posture

• Released by neurons to carry a signal

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary control of body movements?

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

What is the function of sensory receptors?

• To store energy

• To respond to stimuli

• To transport nutrients

• To produce hormones

Which part of the ear is connected to the nasal cavity by the Eustachian tube?

• Outer Ear

• Middle Ear

• Inner Ear

• Cochlea

What is the minimum difference in magnitude between two stimuli called, which allows one to perceive this difference?

• Absolute Threshold

• Difference Threshold

• Signal Detection

• Adaptation