
Neuroscience and Psychology Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is known for studying the speed of impulse and making psychology a science?
Franz Gall
Hermann von Helmholtz
Sigmund Freud
Paul Broca
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which neurotransmitter is used by the somatic nervous system to move muscles?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Glutamate
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the brain is associated with fear and aggression?
Hippocampus
Basal Ganglia
Amygdala
Thalamus
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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