Behavioral Neuroscience Knowledge Quiz

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    _________ connects the left and right hemisphere.

    • Hypothalamus
    • Hippocampus
    • Pons
    • Medulla
    • Corpus Callosum
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How much do you know about Behavioral Neuroscience? Play this exciting quiz to test your knowledge and enhance your learnings. You must know that the way we behave in a given situation has a lot to do with how our brain works, and this is something most psychiatrists have to understand before they are fit to practice. As a psychology student, what do you understand about behavioral neuroscience? Take up this practice multiple quiz tests and find out how attentive you have been in class. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    What is a chemical messenger that travels through gaps or synapses between neurons?

    • Interneuron

    • Dendritic neuron

    • Axonic neuron

    • Neurotransmitter

    • Efferent neuron

    Correct Answer
    A. Neurotransmitter
    Explanation
    A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that travels through gaps or synapses between neurons. It is responsible for transmitting signals from one neuron to another, allowing for communication within the nervous system. This chemical messenger plays a crucial role in various physiological processes such as mood regulation, muscle movement, and memory.

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  • 3. 

    The endocrine system is comprised of _______ that circulate in the bloodstream.

    • Pons

    • Neurotransmitter

    • Neurons

    • Hormones

    • Agonist

    Correct Answer
    A. Hormones
    Explanation
    The endocrine system is responsible for producing and releasing hormones into the bloodstream. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel throughout the body, affecting various organs and tissues. They play a crucial role in regulating processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and mood. Unlike neurotransmitters, which are involved in communication between neurons, hormones are released by endocrine glands and have a more widespread effect on the body. Therefore, the correct answer is hormones.

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  • 4. 

    Which part of the brain controls eating, drinking, body temperature and provides a link between the brain and the endocrine system?

    • Parietal lobes

    • Temporal lobes

    • Amygdala

    • Hypothalamus

    • Hippocampus

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypothalamus
    Explanation
    The hypothalamus is responsible for controlling various essential functions in the body, including eating, drinking, body temperature regulation, and acting as a link between the brain and the endocrine system. It helps regulate hunger and thirst, monitors and adjusts body temperature, and plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis. Additionally, the hypothalamus produces and releases hormones that control the functions of the pituitary gland, thus influencing the entire endocrine system.

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  • 5. 

    Which lobe is connected with thinking, planning and emotional control?

    • Frontal

    • Occipital

    • Temporal

    • Parietal

    • Hippocampus

    Correct Answer
    A. Frontal
    Explanation
    The frontal lobe is connected with thinking, planning, and emotional control. It is responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and impulse control. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in regulating emotions and social behavior. Damage to the frontal lobe can lead to difficulties in these areas, such as impaired judgment, impulsivity, and emotional instability.

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  • 6. 

    A person's Broca's area on his left hemisphere was affected when he experienced a stroke. What ability could be affected?

    • Understanding what others say

    • Being able to speak

    • Being able to touch his nose

    • Reading

    • Writing

    Correct Answer
    A. Being able to speak
    Explanation
    When the Broca's area in the left hemisphere is affected by a stroke, it can lead to a condition known as Broca's aphasia. This condition impairs a person's ability to speak fluently and express themselves verbally. They may struggle to form words and sentences, have difficulty finding the right words, and their speech may be slow and labored. However, their comprehension of language remains intact, so they can still understand what others say. Therefore, the ability that could be affected in this scenario is being able to speak.

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  • 7. 

    _____ neurons carry sensory information through afferent nerves in the peripheral nervous system where ______ travel within the central nervous system ______ neurons travel back through the efferent nerves in the peripheral nervous system allowing a response or movement.

    • Motor;Sensory;interneurons

    • Interneurons;Motor;Sensory

    • Sensory;Interneurons;Mtor

    • Motor;Interneurons;Sensory

    • Interneurons;Sensory;Motor

    Correct Answer
    A. Sensory;Interneurons;Mtor
  • 8. 

    Which part of the brain controls balance and coordinates movements?

    • Medulla

    • Thalamus

    • Reticulare Formation

    • Hypothalamus

    • Cerebellum

    Correct Answer
    A. Cerebellum
    Explanation
    The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance and coordinates movements. It receives information from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain to regulate motor movements and maintain equilibrium. It plays a crucial role in fine-tuning motor skills, muscle coordination, and posture control. Damage to the cerebellum can result in difficulties with balance, coordination, and motor control.

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  • 9. 

    Which part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

    • Axon

    • Dendrites

    • Myelin sheath

    • Axon terminals

    • Soma

    Correct Answer
    A. Dendrites
    Explanation
    Dendrites are the part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons. They are branch-like structures that extend from the cell body of the neuron and receive signals from other neurons through synapses. This allows for the transmission of electrical and chemical signals to the cell body, where further processing and integration of the information takes place. Dendrites play a crucial role in the communication and functioning of the nervous system by receiving and integrating incoming signals.

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  • 10. 

    Multiple sclerosis could disintegrate a neuron's __________, which ultimately could affect the speed of a neural impulse.

    • Dendrites

    • Axons

    • Myelin Sheath

    • Synapse

    • Nodes of Ranvier

    Correct Answer
    A. Myelin Sheath
    Explanation
    Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. It is characterized by the destruction of the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering around the axons of neurons. The myelin sheath is responsible for insulating the axons and allowing for the efficient conduction of electrical impulses. When the myelin sheath is damaged or disintegrated, the neural impulse transmission becomes slower and less efficient. Therefore, the correct answer is "Myelin Sheath".

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  • 11. 

    _______ lobes control vision; ______ lobes control audition or hearing.

    • Occipital;temporal

    • Frontal;parietal

    • Occipital;frontal

    • Occipital;parietal

    • Temporal;occipital

    Correct Answer
    A. Occipital;temporal
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Occipital;temporal. The occipital lobes are responsible for processing visual information, while the temporal lobes are involved in auditory processing and hearing.

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  • 12. 

    ______ is a drug designed to mimic a neurotransmitter; whereas _______ drugs block the function of a neurotransmitter from occurring.

    • Antagonist;agonist

    • Hormone;synaptic

    • Agonist;antagonist

    • Efferent;afferent

    • Afferent;efferent

    Correct Answer
    A. Agonist;antagonist
    Explanation
    An agonist is a drug designed to mimic a neurotransmitter, meaning it activates or enhances the function of a neurotransmitter. On the other hand, an antagonist drug blocks the function of a neurotransmitter from occurring, meaning it inhibits or reduces the activity of a neurotransmitter. Therefore, the correct answer is agonist;antagonist.

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  • 13. 

    Sensory neurons travel through ______ nerves and motor neurons travel through _____ nerves.

    • Efferent;afferent

    • Afferent;efferent

    • Typical;afferent

    • Topical;efferent

    • Dendritic;typical

    Correct Answer
    A. Afferent;efferent
    Explanation
    Sensory neurons transmit information from sensory organs to the central nervous system, while motor neurons transmit information from the central nervous system to muscles and glands. Sensory neurons travel through afferent nerves, which carry signals towards the central nervous system, while motor neurons travel through efferent nerves, which carry signals away from the central nervous system. Therefore, the correct answer is afferent;efferent.

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  • 14. 

    _________scan measures brain activity through injecting a radioactive glucose that allows to observe the brain is functioning.

    • MRI

    • CAT

    • FRMI

    • PET

    • EEG

    Correct Answer
    A. PET
    Explanation
    PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan is a medical imaging technique that measures brain activity by injecting a radioactive glucose into the body. This radioactive substance allows the observation of how the brain is functioning, as it is taken up by the brain cells. The emitted positrons from the radioactive substance are detected by a scanner, which creates images of the brain activity. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography) scans are different imaging techniques that do not involve the use of radioactive substances. FMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow, while EEG (Electroencephalography) measures electrical activity in the brain.

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  • 15. 

    ________ is a relay for all sensory information excluding________

    • Hypothalamus;smell

    • Pons;smell

    • Thalamus;vision

    • Thalamus;smell

    • Thalamus;hearing

    Correct Answer
    A. Thalamus;smell
    Explanation
    The thalamus is a relay for all sensory information excluding smell. The thalamus is a structure located in the brain that acts as a relay station, receiving sensory information from various parts of the body and sending it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing. However, the sense of smell bypasses the thalamus and instead goes directly to the olfactory cortex. Therefore, the correct answer is Thalamus; smell.

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  • 16. 

    ______ nervous system, which is part of the peripheral nervous system, controls voluntary bodily movements.

    • Autonomic

    • Efferent

    • Afferent

    • Sympathetic

    • Somatic

    Correct Answer
    A. Somatic
    Explanation
    The somatic nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary movements in the body. It is a part of the peripheral nervous system, which includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. The somatic nervous system allows us to consciously control our muscles and perform actions like walking, talking, and writing. This is in contrast to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and digestion. The efferent and afferent nervous systems are subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system and are not specifically related to voluntary movements. The sympathetic nervous system is a part of the autonomic nervous system and is responsible for the body's fight or flight response.

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  • 17. 

    _____ coordinates movements on the left side and right side of the body as well as dreams, _____ controls heartbeat and breathing, and _____ controls wakefulness and arousal.

    • Pons;medulla;reticular formation

    • Medulla;pons;reticular formation

    • Hippocampus;hypothalamus;reticular formation

    • Pons;hippocampus;medulla

    • Pons;hypothalamus;medulla

    Correct Answer
    A. Pons;medulla;reticular formation
    Explanation
    The pons is a structure in the brainstem that coordinates movements on the left side and right side of the body. The medulla, also located in the brainstem, controls essential functions such as heartbeat and breathing. The reticular formation, which is a network of neurons throughout the brainstem, controls wakefulness and arousal. Therefore, the correct answer is pons; medulla; reticular formation.

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  • 18. 

    What state does a neuron have to be in order for an action potential to occur?

    • All-or-none

    • Down an axon

    • Threshold

    • -50 charge

    • Postsynaptic state

    Correct Answer
    A. Down an axon
    Explanation
    In order for an action potential to occur, a neuron needs to be in a state called "down an axon". This means that the electrical signal is traveling along the axon, away from the cell body towards the axon terminals. This is the phase where the neuron is actively transmitting information to other neurons or muscles. The other options provided, such as "all-or-none", "threshold", "-50 charge", and "postsynaptic state", are not directly related to the specific state of the neuron required for an action potential to occur.

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  • 19. 

    A message From another neurons causes the inside of the receiving neuron to become positive as sodium ions start to enter leading to an action potential. The process is referred to as...

    • Depolarization

    • Repolarization

    • All-or-none response

    • Hyperpolarization

    • Synaptic discharge

    Correct Answer
    A. Depolarization
    Explanation
    The process where a message from another neuron causes the inside of the receiving neuron to become positive as sodium ions enter, leading to an action potential, is referred to as "depolarization." Depolarization is a critical step in the generation of an action potential, which is a brief electrical signal that allows neurons to transmit information. During depolarization, there is a change in the membrane potential of the neuron, moving it from a negative resting state to a positive state, which initiates the action potential.

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  • 20. 

    Which nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord?

    • Central nervous system

    • Peripheral nervous sytem

    • Sympathetic nervous system

    • Somatic nervous system

    • Autonomic nervous system

    Correct Answer
    A. Central nervous system
    Explanation
    The nervous system that consists of the brain and the spinal cord is called the central nervous system (CNS). The central nervous system is responsible for processing and coordinating sensory information, thoughts, and motor commands. It serves as the control center of the body, and many essential functions, such as consciousness, perception, memory, and voluntary movements, are regulated by the central nervous system.

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