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WorksheetsBrain and Behaviour
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is associated with:
Mood regulation and sleep
Muscle movement and coordination
Memory formation and learning
Pain perception and pleasure
Excitatory neurotransmitters:
Increase the likelihood of a neuron firing
Decrease the likelihood of a neuron firing
Inhibit the release of other neurotransmitters
Promote the reabsorption of neurotransmitters
Which term refers to a substance that enhances or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter?
Reuptake
Synapse
Agonist
Antagonist
An antagonist is a substance that:
Increases the release of neurotransmitters
Promotes the reuptake of neurotransmitters
Enhances or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter
Blocks or inhibits the effects of a neurotransmitter
Which imaging technique measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow and oxygen levels?
fMRI
MRI
PET
EEG
Neurotransmission refers to the process of:
Synaptic Pruning
Communication between neurons
Production of neurotransmitters
Formation of neural networks
What is the name of the small gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons?
Dendritic spine
Axon terminal
Synapse
Myelin sheath
What happens at the presynaptic neuron during neurotransmission?
Integration of incoming signals
Generation of an action potential
Release of neurotransmitters into the synapse
Reception of neurotransmitters from the postsynaptic neuron
The Passamonti study investigated the effects of acute tryptophan depletion on the connectivity between which two brain regions?
PFC and hippocampus
thalamus and amygdala
amygdala and hippocampus
PFC and amygdala
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is a precursor for the synthesis of (a) (neurotransmitter)?
What were the findings of the Passamonti study regarding the effects of acute tryptophan depletion on prefrontal-amygdala connectivity while viewing facial signals of aggression?
Increased connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala
Decreased connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala
No significant effects on prefrontal-amygdala connectivity
Changes in connectivity between the amygdala and hippocampus
According to the Gardner study, how do adverse experiences during early life and adulthood interact to affect tph2 mRNA expression?
Early life experiences have a weaker impact than adulthood experiences.
Adulthood experiences have no impact.
Adverse experiences during both early life and adulthood interact to elevate tph2 mRNA expression.
Fun experiences have an impact on tph2 mRNA expression.
Which substance acts as an antagonist for adenosine receptors in the brain, leading to increased wakefulness and alertness?
(a)
Which substance acts as an agonist for acetylcholine receptors in the brain, mimicking the effects of acetylcholine?
(a)
請問Serotonin在中文中的正確翻譯是什麼？(3 characters)
(a)
