Brain Quiz One
Test your knowledge with our Brain Quiz. Which of the five senses does not communicate directly with the Neocortex? – and more
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of the five senses does NOT communicate directly with the Neocortex?
- A.
Seeing
- B.
Hearing
- C.
Smelling
- D.
Tasting
- E.
Feeling
Correct Answer
C. Smelling -
- 2.
The electro-chemical charge that travels down a neuron is called an action potential.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Which of these parts of the brain takes up the majority of the Neocortex?
- A.
Occiptal Lobe
- B.
Temporal Lobe
- C.
Parietal Lobe
- D.
Frontal Lobe
- E.
Somatosensory Strip
Correct Answer
D. Frontal Lobe -
- 4.
Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?
- A.
GABA
- B.
NO
- C.
Glutamate
- D.
Seratonin
- E.
Tyrosine
Correct Answer
E. Tyrosine -
- 5.
Which of the following is NOT a result of stress?
- A.
Sustained high levels of cortisol
- B.
The hippocampus shrinks
- C.
There is an increased drive for novel experiences
- D.
The production of new neurons is significantly reduced
- E.
Memory, mood and other mental functions are affected
Correct Answer
C. There is an increased drive for novel experiences -
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